Course Title: Implement sound designs
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2015
Course Code: VART6067C
Course Title: Implement sound designs
School: 345T Media and Communication
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6087 - Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media
Course Contact : Program Administration
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4815
Course Contact Email:mcvet@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
C6087 Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (Interactive Digital Media)
Teacher: Nat Bates
Phone: 99254815
Email: nat.bates@rmit.edu.au
C6087 Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (Screen)
Teacher: Matt Voigt
Phone: 99254815
matthew.voigt@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 50
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
This course is designed to give students the skills and knowledge required to implement sound designs for audio-visual productions in the cultural industries. Implementation follows the development of sound design which is covered separately in the course Develop Sound Designs C6087DIGIT.
The course will further develop concepts and practices of sound design, which include audio-visual concepts, audio editing and post production treatments.
Note this guide provides details for both the C6087 & C6087DIGIT program versions of the unit. In C6087DIGIT, the course is deleivered in the local class name Sound 4.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUSSOU503A Implement sound designs |
Element: |
1. Confirm sound-design specifications |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 |
Element: |
2. Oversee the sound- production process |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 |
Element: |
3. Finaliseoperations |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Ensure that documentation is prepared and updated as required |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to understand, participate in, and implement various stages of sound production and sound design implementation for screen based media.
Details of Learning Activities
C6087 Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (Interactive Digital Media)
In class activities may include:
• lectures
• peer teaching and class presentations
• group discussion
• online research
• independent project based work
• teacher directed group activities/projects
Out of class activities may include:
• online research
• independent project based work
C6087 Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media
Learning is based around audio lab environment, and may include:
* Lectures
* Research
* Practical assigment work
Teaching Schedule
C6087 Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (Interactive Digital Media)
Please note: While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the weekly order is subject to change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources.
| Week | Class content |
Assessment |
| 1 | Music 1 – leit motif, character music and introduction to Garageband | |
| 2 | Music 2 – music editing for storytelling | |
| 3 | Music 3 – MIDI sequencing | |
| 4 | Stereo atmosphere – big world sound | |
| 5 | Offscreen sound and audio led edits – sound beyond the frame | 1. Music, Atmos and/or offscreen sound for major project |
| 6 | Foley 1 - performed sound for screen content | |
| 7 | Foley 2 – real time sound effects | |
| 8 | Voice 1 - voiceover to picture | |
| 9 | Voice 2 – automated dialogue replacement | 2. Foley and voice-over for major project |
| 10 | Mix 1 – layout and automation | |
| 11 | Mix 2 – compression and mixdown | |
| Mid Semester Break | ||
| 12 | Final mix for major project | 3. Final mix for major project |
| 13 | Sound for TV Commercial 1 – voiceover | |
| 14 | Sound for TV Commercial 2 – background v. foreground | |
| 15 | Sound for TV Commercial 3 – final mix | |
| 16 | Sound for TV Commercial – screening | 4. TV Commercial soundtrack |
C6087 Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media
| Week | Class content | |
| 2 |
CLASS CINEMA SOUND SURROUND SOUND IN CINEMA & HOME THEATRE MIXING IN SURROUND FOLEY / ADR |
Lecture |
| 3 |
CLASS Analyze Tropfest finalist movies vs short movies with bad sound. Re Introduction to Pro Tools / Logic and OMF’s Mixing Prac. |
Lecture
|
| 4 |
CLASS / Consultation ADR Recording Dialogue and SFX |
Prac Work/Consulation |
| 7 | Working on Sound Recording For Films and Sound Design Briefs | Prac Work/Consulation |
| 8 | Working on Sound Recording For Films and Sound Design Briefs | Prac Work/Consulation |
| 9 | Working on Sound Recording For Films and Sound Design Briefs | Prac Work/Consulation |
| 10 | INDIVIDUAL MEETINGS & MIX SESSIONS |
Prac Work/Consulation |
| 11 | INDIVIDUAL MEETINGS & MIX SESSIONS | Prac Work/Consulation |
| 12 | INDIVIDUAL MEETINGS & MIX SESSIONS |
Prac Work/Consulation |
| 13 | INDIVIDUAL MEETINGS & MIX SESSIONS |
Prac Work/Consulation Sound Design for supplied ADR & Foley project |
| 14 | INDIVIDUAL MEETINGS & MIX SESSIONS | Prac Work/Consulation
Sound Design for supplied ADR & Foley project |
| 15 | INDIVIDUAL MEETINGS & MIX SESSIONS |
Prac Work/Consulation Sound Design for supplied ADR & Foley project DUE |
| 16 |
REVIEW - FINAL ASSESSMENTS |
Prac Work/Consulation Major sound design project |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
You are advised to look at the course Blackboard site for ongoing updated information. |
Other Resources
C6087 Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (Interactive Digital Media)
External firewire/USB drive, 1 pair of high quality headphones
C6087 Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media
Students should bring the following to studio sessions:
1 Data storage medium – EG 1tb external hard disk, with both Firewire 800 & USB 2.0 connections. Ideally an additional Firewire 400 connection would be an advantage.
One Firewire 800 > 800 cable
One Firewire 800 > 400 cable or adapter
Overview of Assessment
Assessment will include class based practical exercises and project work undertaken in the computer lab for submission.
Assessment Tasks
To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete the following assessments to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback on all assessments and once you have demonstrated competency, you will receive a grade (refer to MyRMIT for grading rubric).
C6087 Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (Interactive Digital Media)
Assessment Task 1: Music, atmosphere and off screen sound for major project (ungraded)
Brief: Add two or more pieces of music to your animatic AND add atmosphere and/or offscreen sound to your animatic
Due date: week 5
Assessment Task 2: Foley and Voice-over for major project (ungraded)
Brief: Record foley sound for your animatic AND record voice-over for your animatic
Due date: week 9
Assessment Task 3: Final mix for major project (graded)
Brief: Complete the final mix for your major project
Due date: week 13-15
Assessment Task 4: Sound for TV Commerical (graded)
Brief: Produce a soundtrack for a television commercial
Due date: week 16
C6087 Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (Screen)
Ungraded Assessment
* Sound Design for supplied ADR & Foley project. (Due Week 13-15)
Graded Assessment
* Provide or co-ordinate Sound Design & Sound Production for (your) major Screen project. (Due week 16)
For further information on the grading system and criteria used, please refer to the course Blackboard site.
Grades used in this unit are as follows:
Grades which apply to courses delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment (not graded) are as follows:
CHD Competent with High Distinction
CDI Competent with Distinction
CC Competent with Credit
CAG Competent with Pass
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 are available through the course contact in 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: www.rmit.edu.au/students
Cover Sheet submissions:
You must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work, including online submissions. This signed sheet acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications
Attendance:
The major learning experience involves studio based exercises, demonstration and production. It is strongly advised that you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.
Feedback:
You will receive verbal and written feedback on your work. Where relevant, this feedback will also include suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.
Student feedback at RMIT: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=9pp3ic9obks7
Student Progress:
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential.
Student progress policy: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=vj2g89cve4uj1
Special consideration Policy (Late Submission):
All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level. If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension. Special consideration, appeals and discipline : http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=qkssnx1c5r0y
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 go to Academic Integrity : http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=kw02ylsd8z3n
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