Course Title: Produce sound recordings
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2014
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
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 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: |
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: |
4 Evaluate the recording process and product
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Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Discuss and obtain agreement on evaluation techniques |
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
WEEK ACTIVITY ELEMENT
Class | Activity | Elements |
Class 1 | Group Allocation Overview of Assessment Course Expectations |
Element 1 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5 Element 4 |
Class 2 | Establish and discuss production requirements with relevant personnel |
Element 1 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5 Element 4 |
Studio Sessions |
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Studio Session 1 | Recording and Mixing Sessions and recording diary logs |
Element 2 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5 Element 3 Element 4 |
Studio Session 2 | Recording and Mixing Sessions and recording diary logs |
Element 2 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5 Element 3 Element 4 |
Studio Session 3 | Recording and Mixing Sessions and recording diary logs |
Element 2 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5 Element 3 Element 4 |
Studio Session 4 | Recording and Mixing Sessions and recording diary logs |
Element 2 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5 Element 3 Element 4 |
Studio Session 5 | Recording and Mixing Sessions and recording diary logs |
Element 2 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5 Element 3 Element 4 |
Class 3 | Delivery 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
Summative
You must submit all pieces of assessment in order for your competency to be assessed in this course.
As part of a small recording group, students will complete at least two recordings of a commercial standard of at least three minutes in length. Due class 3.
As a group students must deliver a consolidated Pro Tools session of both songs and a CD with final artwork.
Individually Students must complete and hand in for submission a diary containing:
- A recording plan
- a microphone plot
- details of recording sessions
- details of all communications with artists, group members and studio manager
- group and self evaluation
- finished recordings
The details of these assessments and the grading criteria for this competency can be found on the course blackboard site.
Grades used in this unit are as follows:
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
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
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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