Course Title: Set up and operate audio system control networks

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2012

Course Code: VART6064C

Course Title: Set up and operate audio system control networks

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

Dan Flett
dan.flett@rmit.edu.au

Adam Lovell
adam.lovell@rmit.edu.au
9925 4815

Nominal Hours: 120

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 will give you the opportunity to understand and determine audio networks and give you the skills to set up hardware components and ensure the correct function or all relevant systems


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CUESOU12B Set up and operate audio system control networks

Element:

Element 1. Determine network requirements

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Liaise with relevant stakeholders to establish system requirements.
1.2 Investigate available system resources and ascertain
capabilities.
1.3 Draw an accurate system flow chart with all components
1.4 Correctly allocate audio stage boxes where analogue
audio is required.
1.5 Determine audio schedules with allowance for preset system configurations and dynamic system changes in accordance with needs.

Element:

Element 2. Set-up control network

Performance Criteria:


2.1 Assemble network topography in accordance with system needs.
2.2 Assemble relevant hardware components in accordance with system needs.
2.3 Complete the interface with analogue audio as required. 

Element:

Element 3. Test and commission network

Performance Criteria:

Test the network topography and resources to ensure correct functioning.
Commission analogue audio components appropriately.
Correctly activate and implement all DSP system presets.


Learning Outcomes



On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to work with clients and stakeholders to set up audio systems for a varied applications.


 


Details of Learning Activities

* Computer lab bases classes & practical application sessions
* Network system analysis


Teaching Schedule

Semester 1
* Introduction class session (1)
* System analysis time

Semester 2
* Computer lab classes & prac sessions
(8 weekly sessions - see Semester 2 for details)


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources


Overview of Assessment

Assessment will be made through knowledge tests and practical project work.


Assessment Tasks

Assessment will be made through knowledge tests and practical project work.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment tasks in this unit are either ungraded or graded. Ungraded tasks provide the basis for ongoing feedback and can be considered as essential building blocks for more substantial (graded) assessment tasks.
To demonstrate competency in this course, you will need to complete the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback on all assessment.

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

Assessment will be made through the following:

Formative
Practical application project

Summative
Knowledge test & practical project


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


Assessment Matrix

Other Information

 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: 
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=qkssnx1c5r0y;STATUS=A;PAGE_AUTHOR=Andrea%20Syers;SECTION=1;

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