Course Title: Apply music knowledge and artistic judgement
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2014
Course Code: PERF5073C
Course Title: Apply music knowledge and artistic judgement
School: 345T Media and Communication
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6104 - Advanced Diploma of Sound Production
Course Contact : Program Administration
Course Contact Phone: 03 9925 4815
Course Contact Email:mcvet@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teacher
Anthony Norris
Phone: (03) 9925 4268
Email: anthony.norris@rmit.edu.au
Administrator
Anthony Norris
Phone: (03) 9925 4815
Email: adam.lovell@rmit.edu.au
Support Assessor
Elena Popa
Phone: (03) 9925 4815
Email: elena.popa@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 85
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 unit you will learn to research and apply both production styles and relevant music styles to artists.
This course consists of classroom delivery, research out of class, artist liaison out of class and studio-based activities.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUSIND501A Apply music knowledge and artistic judgement |
Element: |
1Research Industry Information |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 In consultation with appropriate personnel identify areas of music research relevant to own professional practice |
Element: |
2Maintain Effective Industry Networks |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Maintain relationships with appropriate personnel for increased awareness of current artistic and commercial issues |
Element: |
3Enhance Professional Practice |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Apply music industry knowledge and artistic judgement as required to predict music trends |
Element: |
4Evaluate Music Industry Knowledge |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Assess and evaluate music information and knowledge against professional practice requirements |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have researched a particular music style and its associated production techniques, then applied them to a recording whilst directing the artists in this style.
Details of Learning Activities
In class learning activities include, but are not limited to:
• lectures & practical projects
• group discussion & presentations
• teacher directed group activities / projects in recording studio
Out of class activities include, but are not limited to:
• online research
• independent project based work including liaison with artists
Teaching Schedule
CLASS |
CONTENT | OTHER | ELEMENTS |
Class 1 | Course Overview. Summary of Assessments. Work Group Allocation. Research Examples: Music Style, Engineer/Producer |
Introduction |
Element 1 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 Element 2 Element 3 |
Class 2 | Presentation Examples: Music Style, Engineer/Producer | Presentation Overview |
Element 1 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 Element 2 Element 3 |
Class 3 | Opportunity for students to prepare presentations with assistance and advice from Teacher. | PRESENTATION PREP |
Element 1 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 Element 2 Element 3 |
Class 4 | PRESENTATIONS: Production Techniques & Music Style |
STUDENT PRESENTATIONS |
Element 1 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 Element 2 Element 3 |
Class 5 | PRESENTATIONS: Production Techniques & Music Style |
STUDENT PRESENTATIONS |
Element 1 1.1, 1.2, 1.4 Element 2 Element 3 |
Class 6 | PRESENTATIONS: Production Techniques & Music Style |
STUDENT PRESENTATIONS |
Element 1 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 Element 2 Element 3 |
Class 7 | PRESENTATIONS: Production Techniques & Music Style |
STUDENT PRESENTATIONS |
Element 1 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 Element 2 Element 3 |
Class 8 | PRESENTATIONS: Production Techniques & Music Style |
STUDENT PRESENTATIONS |
Element 1 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 Element 2 Element 3 |
Class 9 | RECORDING: RMIT Studio 1 – NEVE ROOM 12 hr Tracking only. Artist(s) supplied by Work Group. Focus is upon Production Techniques & Artist Guidance |
RECORDING SESSION GRP 1 | Element 2 2.1, 2.2 Element 3 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 Element 4 4.1, 4.2, 4.3 |
Class 10 | RECORDING: RMIT Studio 1 – NEVE ROOM 12 hr Tracking only. Artist(s) supplied by Work Group. Focus is upon Production Techniques & Artist Guidance |
RECORDING SESSION GRP 2 |
Element 1 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 Element 2 Element 3 Element 4 |
Class 11 | RECORDING: RMIT Studio 1 – NEVE ROOM 12 hr Tracking only. Artist(s) supplied by Work Group. Focus is upon Production Techniques & Artist Guidance |
RECORDING SESSION GRP 3 |
Element 1 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 Element 2 Element 3 Element 4 |
Class 12 | RECORDING: RMIT Studio 1 – NEVE ROOM 12 hr Tracking only. Artist(s) supplied by Work Group. Focus is upon Production Techniques & Artist Guidance |
RECORDING SESSION GRP 4 |
Element 1 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 Element 3 Element 4 |
Class 13 | MIXING: RMIT Studio 2 – C|24 ROOM.8 hr Mixing only. It is envisaged that any editing required has been completed prior to this session utilising other campus-based facilities or 3rd party system |
MIXING SESSION GRP 1 |
Element 1 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 Element 2 Element 4 |
Class 14 | MIXING: RMIT Studio 2 – C|24 ROOM.8 hr Mixing only. It is envisaged that any editing required has been completed prior to this session utilising other campus-based facilities or 3rd party system |
MIXING SESSION GRP 2 |
Element 1 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 Element 3 Element 4 |
Class 15 | MIXING: RMIT Studio 2 – C|24 ROOM.8 hr Mixing only. It is envisaged that any editing required has been completed prior to this session utilising other campus-based facilities or 3rd party system |
MIXING SESSION GRP 3 |
Element 1 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 Element 2 Element 4 |
Class 16 | MIXING: RMIT Studio 2 – C|24 ROOM.8 hr Mixing only. It is envisaged that any editing required has been completed prior to this session utilising other campus-based facilities or 3rd party system |
MIXING SESSION GRP 4 |
Element 1 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 Element 2 Element 4 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Web-based content for research. E.g. www.recordproduction.com |
References
You are advised to look at the course Blackboard site for ongoing updated information. |
Other Resources
You will provide:
• Good quality headphones for studio activities
• Data backup device. i.e. FW800 external drive
• Artist(s) for the 12 hr recording session
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course includes independent research and a presentation, as well as group work involving recording and artistic direction with the production of a stereo recording mix on CD-DA.
Assessment Tasks
You must submit all pieces of assessment in order for your competency to be assessed in this course.
Assessment tasks in this course are either formative or summative. Formative tasks provide the basis for ongoing feedback and can be considered as essential building blocks for the more substantial summative assessment tasks.
To demonstrate competency in this course, you will need to complete each one of the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback on all assessments and a grade for the summative assessment.
Formative Assessment
1. Research a chosen engineer or producer: present your findings
2. Research a chosen music style: present your findings (it is considered beneficial to choose a style associated with a particular engineer or producer).
Summative Assessment
1. 12 hr Recording session with your teacher & artist(s) supplied by your work group. Apply the findings of your research to this session and direct the artist(s) in this style.
2. 8 hr Mixing session with your teacher. Apply the findings of your research to this session using the techniques of your chosen engineer or producer.
Grading criteria for this assessment can be found on the course blackboard site.
Your assignment will be assessed using the following grades:
CHD Competent with High Distinction
CDI Competent with Distinction
CC Competent with Credit
CAG Competent Achieved
NYC Not Yet Competent
DNS Did Not Submit for Assessment
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrated alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency.
These are available through the course contact in Program administration
Other Information
Cover Sheet for Submissions
You must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work. This signed sheet acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications.
Attendance
The major learning experience involves theory and practical training and assessment sessions, including individual and group practical exercises. It is strongly advised that you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to achieve competency in this unit.
Feedback - You will receive spoken and written feedback from teachers on your work. Where appropriate, 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. You can apply in writing for up to a week’s extension from your course teacher. If you need a longer extension, you wil need to apply for special consideration. 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
Work Placement:
It is a requirement of this program that all students participate in authentic work related tasks. These may be either simulated or in a real work environment. On occasion, we are approached by industry and given opportunities for students to apply for short term placements. When these placement opportunities arise, students are required to negotiate the specific details with the relevant program coordinator or teacher. All industry placements require students, RMIT staff and host organisations to sign a written agreement prior to the commencement of the placement.
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