Course Title: Implement sound designs

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2013

Course Code: VART6067C

Course Title: Implement sound designs

School: 345T Media and Communication

Campus: City Campus

Program: C6104 - Advanced Diploma of Sound Production

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


Tim Johnston
timothy.johnston@rmit.edu.au 
9925 4325

 

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

IMPLEMENT SOUND DESIGN assesses the skills and knowledge involved in providing Sound Design & final sound balance for Screen productions. The unit also looks at a candidate’s ability to effectively work with a client’s requirements in a timely fashion.
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to implement sound designs.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CUSSOU503A Implement sound designs

Element:

Element 1. Confirm sound-design specifications

Performance Criteria:

1.1
In consultation with relevant personnel confirm sound-design specifications, ensuring that they meet production requirements
1.2
Identify and confirm personnel needed to meet production briefs
1.3
Confirm requirements with regard to content, quality and duration of sound components
1.4
Identify and meet copyright requirements
1.5
Hold ongoing discussions with relevant personnel to consider, confirm and incorporate additional or changed production requirements and new ideas as required
 

Element:

Element 2. Oversee the sound-production process

Performance Criteria:

2.1
Devise and/or obtain sound components to meet creative and technical requirements according to sound-design specifications
2.2 Ensure that sound effects are recorded as required 2.3 Ensure that the manipulation of sound components
achieves the desired sonic finish and style
2.4 Identify any changes to sound components in conjunction with relevant personnel
2.5 Obtain feedback from relevant personnel about work in progress and modify as required
2.6 Provide direction, advice and assistance to technical staff as required
2.7 Ensure that the final product is delivered in the required format for playback media
2.8 Make backup copies of recordings in line with enterprise procedures
 

Element:

Element 3. Finalise operations

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Ensure that documentation is prepared and updated as required
3.2 Ensure that recorded masters, version copies and backups are logged, labelled and stored in a secure and safe place
3.3 In consultation with relevant personnel, identify aspects of sound-design implementation that worked well and those that could be improved
3.4 Evaluate own role in operations and note areas for improvement
3.5 Provide feedback to team members on their performance as required
3.6 Document evaluation of operations in line with enterprise procedures
 


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, and be able to address the needs of clients in this area.


Details of Learning Activities

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


Teaching Schedule

Week Class content       Elements
1 Course outline/structure
Detailing of assessment and explanation of
Assignments to be undertaken.
Audio for Media exploration. Analysis of key elements,
and genres involved within production of audio for
commercials. Aspects include music compositions
(jingles), Voice Overs, Foley, and SFX .
Student research and acquisition of commercial
examples.
Lecture 1
2

Production Studio Analysis. Breakdown of studio
equipment/ hardware/ software involved in the various
stages of audio for media productions.
Examples of various studios locally and globally.

Voice Over editing/ signal processing chain.
Student presentation and class discussion of
researched examples

Lecture 1
 
3 Synchronization-TV/Film formats. Analysis of timecode
formats, frame rates, clock reference, and synch
setups of various industry standard equipment.
STUDIO 1 or 2 demonstration
Student presentation and class discussion of
researched examples
Lecture 1
 
4 Practical demonstration and familiarisation of
Studio/Lab Equipment.
Integration of audio and video within Pro Tools/ Logic
Audio.
Quicktime movies, spot mode, playlists and loop
record.
Student presentation and class discussion of
researched examples
Lecture
Prac Work
1, 2
 
5 Breakdown of all parties involved in the production
from original idea to final release.
Scheduling of resources and available time for
Assignments.
TEST
Lecture 1
6 Practical sessions for Assignment 1 Prac Work 2
7 Practical sessions for Assignment 1 Prac Work 2
8 Practical sessions for Assignment 1 Prac Work 2
9 Practical sessions for Assignment 1 Prac Work 2
10 Class Presentation/Discussion of Assignment 1 Lecture 3
11 Practical sessions for Assignment 2 Prac Work 2
12 Practical sessions for Assignment 2 Prac Work 2
13 Practical sessions for Assignment 2 Prac Work 2
14 Practical sessions for Assignment 2 Prac Work 2
15 Class Presentation/Discussion of Assignment 2
 
Lecture 3
 
 

 

 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

A set of web based resource links are provided below for this course.
Resource Links: 
http://ca.dir.yahoo.com/News_and_Media/Television/Commercials/
Collection of commercials, realaudio/quicktime/windowsmedia formats available for reviewing.

http://www.musicplayer.com/lounge/lessons/audio.htm 

Article on the basics of audio for TV advertisements.

http://www.usatvads.com/cgi-bin/cp-app.cgi?usr=&aff=&pg=splash 

America’s largest and oldest TV Advertising library and resource


http://www.macromedia.com/devnet/rich_media_ads/articles/audio_enable.html 

Using Audio Enabled Rich Media Advertising effectively


http://www.theapplecollection.com/Collection/AppleMovies/movies1.html  


References

You are advised to look at the course Blackboard site for ongoing updated information.
Blackboard will be used for access to digital media tools for class assessments.


Other Resources

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

High quality headphones


Overview of Assessment

Course assessment tasks will include class based practical exercises and project work undertaken in the computer lab and recording studios for submission.


Assessment Tasks

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 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.
 

For further information on the grading system and criteria used,
please refer to the course blackboard site.
 

Formative Assessment:
1. Class presentation – examples of commercials– Weeks 2-6
2. Voice over editing/playlisting/loop recording - Week 2
3. Synchronisation exercise – Quicktime “spot” to timecode position - Week 4
4. Synchronisation test - Week 5
 

Summative Assessment:
5. Practical Assignment 1- Radio Commercial – Design all audio
elements for a 30 sec radio commercial. Due: Week 9
6. Practical Assignment 2 – TV commercial – Design all audio
elements for a 60sec tv commercial - Due: Week 14

Grades used in this unit are as follows:

Grades which apply to courses delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment, but which also use graded assessment:
CHD Competent with High Distinction
CDI Competent with Distinction
CC Competent with Credit
CAG Competency Achieved - Graded
NYC Not Yet Competent
DNS Did Not Submit for Assessment
Grades which apply to courses delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment (not graded)


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

Attendance
The major learning experience involves studio based exercises, demonstration and production. It is strongly advised that students attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.

Cover Sheet for Submissions
All students must complete a submission cover sheet for each piece of submitted work.

Plagiarism - RMIT has a strict policy on plagiarism. For more information on this policy go to Academic Integrity

Copyright
All students have access to the myRMIT copyright shell. The myRMIT copyright shell contains information on copyright, plus also examples on how to use copyright works as part of your projects and assignments.

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. Please refer to the following URL for extensions and special consideration:
www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration/online

Student Progress Committee
This committee promotes the early identification of students who are not achieving acceptable academic performance. The committee provides identified students with assistance and seeks to ensure such students are aware of the range of support services available to them at the University. Student Progress Committee (SPC)

Student Feedback
Students are offered opportunities to provide feedback through a variety of mechanisms including online surveys conducted at the end of each course or semester, student complaints and Student Staff Consultative Committees
 

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