Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2023
Course Code: EMPL9794C
Course Title: Originate and develop concepts
Important Information:
Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.
To participate in any RMIT course in-person activities or assessment, you will need to comply with RMIT vaccination requirements which are applicable during the duration of the course. This RMIT requirement includes being vaccinated against COVID-19 or holding a valid medical exemption.
Please read this RMIT Enrolment Procedure as it has important information regarding COVID vaccination and your study at RMIT: https://policies.rmit.edu.au/document/view.php?id=209.
Please read the Student website for additional requirements of in-person attendance: https://www.rmit.edu.au/covid/coming-to-campus
Please check your Canvas course shell closer to when the course starts to see if this course requires mandatory in-person attendance. The delivery method of the course might have to change quickly in response to changes in the local state/national directive regarding in-person course attendance.
School: 515T Creative Industries
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5410 - Diploma of Music (Sound Production)
Course Contact: Rebekha Naim
Course Contact Phone: +61399254849
Course Contact Email: Rebekha.naim@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teacher: Mark Kelson
Nominal Hours: 30
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
In this course you will acquire the skills and knowledge required to originate and develop concepts for products, programs, processes or services to an operational level.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBCRT512 Originate and develop concepts |
Element: |
1. Scope issue |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Select issue to be explored in consultation with relevant personnel 1.2 Assess possible solutions to business issue and identify restrictions according to job role and organisational policy 1.3 Research information on possible solutions to identified issue 1.4 Assess factors affecting viability of possible solutions |
Element: |
2. Generate and present solutions |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Brainstorm ideas for addressing issue 2.2 Evaluate ideas against identified factors affecting viability 2.3 Compare ideas with best practice examples of similar products or programs or processes or services 2.4 Select and present a solution in relevant format to stakeholders |
Element: |
3. Refine solutions for implementation |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Seek feedback on ideas from stakeholders 3.2 Respond to questions with substantiated answers 3.3 Document feedback according to organisational requirements 3.4 Refine and finalise solution according to task requirements |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.
Details of Learning Activities
In class activities will include a range of teacher directed group activities, projects, class exercises, review discussions/lectures and independent project based work.
Out-of-class activities include completion of individual design and pre-production work, preparation for class presentations and production work. Online research and occasional outside of class time group discussions will be required to maintain project work.
Teaching Schedule
Weekly Overview of Course Topics (subject to change)
| Week 1 | Introduction to Sound | Canvas Overview Physics of sound (how does sound propagate, general terminology) Simple harmonic motion Input and Output Transducers |
| Week 2 | The Basics of Microphone Operation (Moving Coil Microphones) | Fletcher and Munson, and our perception of sound Transients, freq response curve, intro to polar pattern concepts Dynamic microphones – moving coil / physical operation How to read a microphone spec sheet |
| Week 3 | Ribbon microphones and microphone cables | Copper as a conductor Balanced vs non-balanced cabling Cable rolling Ribbon mics – physical operation |
| Week 4 | Condenser Microphones | Condenser microphones Phantom power Vocal recording techniques |
| Week 5 | Polar patterns | Types of polar patterns and general usage scenarios in sound recording |
| Week 6 | Microphone usage | Mic selection and placement – single microphones scenarios Proximity effect |
| Week 7 | Studio – mic shootout (split groups) |
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| Week 8 | Studio – mic shootout (split groups) |
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| Week 9 | Multiple microphone usage |
Stereo mic techniques Phase considerations when multi-mic recording |
| Week 10 | Sources of Noise |
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| Week 11 | Specialty microphones |
Mic emulation, Binaural, Piezo, Ambisonic |
| Week 12 | Mic Pre's and DI's |
Mic Preamps – recording interfaces |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
You are advised to look at myRMIT for ongoing updated information.
It is recommended that you bring materials to classes to make notes, for example;
a pen and notepaper or a laptop computer. You will need to have either a USB thumb drive or a USB/Thunderbolt Harddrive (or both) to store and manage your media. Your teacher will advise you what to get when classes commence.
The University Library has extensive resources. The Library has produced a number of subject guides that includes quality online and print resources for your studies. Lynda.com is available via your Library login.
The Library provides guides and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarians.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral/written presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.
Assessment Tasks
To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete the following assessment tasks to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback on all assessments and once you have demonstrated competency you will also receive a result after your final assessment task.
Assessment Tasks
Semester 1
Assessment Task 1: Research Microphones for the Major Recording Project. Due by Week 16, Semester 1.
Semester 2
Assessment Task 2: Project Development. Due by Week 16, Semester 2.
You should refer to the assessment brief which is available on myRMIT for full assessment criteria.
Results that apply to Ungraded courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are:
CA Competency Achieved
NYC Not Yet Competent
DNS Did Not Submit for Assessment
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These matrices are available through Program Administration.
Other Information
Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students
Cover Sheet for Submissions:
You must complete and sign a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work, including online submissions.
http://mams.rmit.edu.au/s1llva641yxuz.pdf
Attendance:
Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises
It is strongly advised that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully.
Assessment Feedback:
You will receive spoken and written feedback on all your work. Where relevant, this feedback will also include suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.
http://www1.rmit.edu.au/policies/assessment-policy
Student Progress:
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy designed to assist you in achieving your learning potential.
http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/acadprogress
Adjustments to Assessment (eg. applying for an extension of time):
If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment satisfactorily by the due date, you can choose to apply for an adjustment to your assessment. RMIT University offers a range of adjustments designed to support you in your studies, including an extension of time to complete the assessment.
http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/adjustment
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism:
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.
http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/academic-integrity
Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning:
Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification).
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.
Recognition of Current Competency (RCC) RCC applies only if you have previously successfully demonstrated competence in a unit of competency, and now require to be reassessed to ensure that the competence is being maintained.
Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer, RPL, or RCC for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.
http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit
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