Course Title: Develop sound designs
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2015
Course Code: VART6065C
Course Title: Develop 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
John Phillips
john.phillips@rmit.edu.au
9925 4815
Nominal Hours: 50
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
There are no pre-requisites or co-requisites for this unit.
Course Description
To enable the learner to gain the technical skills required to create, record and produce original sound effects from scratch using advanced synthesis techniques and basic microphone and field recording techniques.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUSSOU501A Develop sound designs |
Element: |
1. Interpret and confirm sound design briefs |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 |
Element: |
2. Break down components of sound design briefs |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 |
Element: |
3. Experiment with sound components to express ideas |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 |
Element: |
4. Assess creative ideas |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 |
Element: |
5. Design sound elements |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 |
Element: |
6. Evaluate completed sound designs |
Performance Criteria: |
6.1 Discuss and obtain agreement from relevant personnel on evaluation techniques to evaluate the completed sound design |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to record, develop, design and mixdown sound effects from development to final implementation. You will be able to create synthesiser patches, set up and utilise various microphone techniques and record in outdoor environments using field recording techniques.
Details of Learning Activities
Demonstration
Lectures
Group Discussion
Brainstorming
Location Recording
Dialogue Replacement
Fisticuffs and expletives
Sound Editing
Mixing
Microphone recording
Sound to Picture
Teaching Schedule
WEEK |
CONTENT
|
ELEMENTS |
|
Week 1 |
Introduction to unit & assessments The Sound Designers Cinema Sound |
LAB | Element 1 |
Week 2 |
Surround Sound Formats |
LAB | Element 1 |
Week 3 |
Sound Design / roles in film sound production Sound Design strategies ADR Foley |
CLASS | Element 2 |
Week 4 |
Surround Sound in Pro-Tools Surround Sound in Logic Pro |
CLASS |
Element 2 Element 3 |
Week 5 |
ADR / Location Recording Assessment ASSESSMENT G1 COMMENCES |
CLASS | Element 3 |
Week 6 |
Logic Pro Prac Assessment work |
LAB | Element 4 |
Week 7 |
Logic Pro Prac Assessment work |
LAB | Element 4 |
Week 8 |
Interleaved v Multi-Mono Files File Management Bass Management Matrix v Discrete |
CLASS | Element 5 |
Week 9 |
Surround Sound demonstration & instruction in Pro Tools |
STUDIO | Element 6 |
Week 10 |
Surround setup prac Note: Class will be divided into two groups for this session |
STUDIO | Element 2 |
Week 11 |
Logic Pro Prac Assessment work |
LAB |
Element 1 Element 2 Element 3 Element 4 Element 5 Element6 |
Week 12 |
Logic Pro Prac Assessment work |
LAB | Element 1 Element 2 Element 3 Element 4 Element 5 Element 6 |
Week 13 |
ASSESSMENT F2 DUE Note: |
STUDIO | Element 1 Element 2 Element 3 Element 4 Element 5 Element 6 |
Week 14 |
ASSESSMENT F2 DUE Note: |
STUDIO |
Element 3 Element 5 Element 6 |
Week 15 |
ASSESSMENT U2 DUE Note: |
STUDIO |
Element 1 Element 3 Element 5 |
Week 16 |
Final Prac / Editing session ASSESSMENT U3 DUE |
LAB | Element 1 Element 2 Element 3 Element 4 Element 5 Element 6 |
Week 17 |
Assessment and Review ASSESSMENT G2 DUE |
LAB | Element 6 |
While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the order is subject to change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Sound Design for King Kong movie* |
References
Other Resources
It is recommended that all students bring the following to lab sessions:
* A 2GB+ USB Flash Drive; preferably 8g, ideally an external firewire / Thunderbolt hard drive
* A pair of closed ear headphones with 3.5mm jack + 6.5mm jack adapter
Overview of Assessment
Students will be able to create, record and produce original sound effects from scratch using advanced synthesis techniques and basic microphone and field recording techniques.
Assessment Tasks
Overview of assessment
Course assessment tasks will include class based practical exercises, location recording work, and project work undertaken in the computer lab and recording studio for submission.
You must submit all pieces of assessment in order for your competency to be assessed in this course.
For further information on the assessments and grading criteria, please refer to the course Blackboard site.
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.
You will be assessed using the following methods:
Ungraded assessments
* Assessment U1 - OMF PRAC A (Completed in class 2)
* Assessment U2 - Pro Tools Surround Session set-up (Due Class 14)
* Assessment U3 - Knowledge Test (>= 50% correct required) (Due / Sat Class 16)
Graded Assessments (refer to rubric for assessment details)
* Assessment G1 - ADR & FOLEY ASSESSMENT (Due Week 15)
* Assessment G2 - OMF TRANSFER ASSESSMENT (Due Week 15)
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, but which also use graded assessment:
CHD Competent with High Distinction
CDI Competent with Distinction
CC Competent with Credit
CAG Competetancy Achieved-Graded
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: rmit.edu.au/students
Cover Sheet for 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
Student Progress:
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential.
Student progress policy
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
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
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