Course Title: Produce sound recordings
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2013
Course Code: VART6066C
Course Title: Produce sound recordings
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
Paul Thomas
paul.thomas@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 100
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
none
Course Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to produce a musical recording.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUSSOU502A Produce sound recordings |
Element: |
4 Evaluate the recording process and product
|
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Discuss and obtain agreement on evaluation techniques |
Element: |
1 Confirm concept for recording project |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Apply knowledge of commercial music trends, market |
Element: |
3 Manage recording sessions |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Confirm that sessions are scheduled to allow adequate |
Element: |
2 Confirm recording project arrangements |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Confirm repertoire, artists, project vision and operational |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this program you will acquire the skills and knowledge required to produce a musical recording.
Details of Learning Activities
Discussions
Session Planning
Recording
Mixing
Studio booking
Liasing
Aural Development
Teaching Schedule
WEEKACTIVITYELEMENT
1Group Allocation
Overview of Assessment
Course Expectations1
2Confirm Sessions
Recording Session1,2,3.
3Recording Session2,3.
4Recording Session2,3.
5Recording Session2,3.
6Recording Session2,3.
7Recording Session2,3.
8Recording Session2,3.
9Mixing Session2,3.
10Mixing Session2,3.
11Mixing Session2,3.
12Mixing Session2,3.
13Mixing and Mastering Session
Evaluate and adjust mixes2,3,4
14Mixing and Mastering Session
Prepare Cover Art Work
Evaluate Mixes2,3,4
15Write Up of Diary
Prepare Cover Art Work3
16Delivery of Final Assessment.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
See Course content on Blackboard
Overview of Assessment
Course assessment tasks include studio recording and mixing sessions with a written report on the recording process , impulse response recordings and an assignment involving advanced elastic audio processing.
Assessment Tasks
As part of a small recording group, students will complete at least two recordings of a commercial standaed of at least three minutes in length. Due week 16.
As a group students must deliver a consolidated Pro Tools session of both songs and a CD with final artwork.
See Assessment Guidelines for Cover detail requirements.
Individually Students must complete and hand in for submission a diary containing:
- A recording plan
- a microphone plan
- details of recording sessions
- details of all communications with artists, group members and studio manager
- group and self evaluation
- finished recordings evaluations
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.
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