Course Title: Produce sound recordings

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2015

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
niches, new musical styles and artists to develop the
musical vision and concept for a recording project
1.2 Establish and discuss production requirements with
relevant personnel
1.3 Apply musicianship knowledge and awareness of sound
design possibilities to develop the underlying artistic style
and creative concept for the recording
1.4 Discuss and confirm vision for sound concepts with
relevant personnel to achieve consensus on artistic values
and agreed project outcomes
1.5 Address copyright requirements to ensure that the
recording process and product comply with legislation
 

Element:

2 Confirm recording project arrangements

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Confirm repertoire, artists, project vision and operational
details in consultation with relevant personnel
2.2 In collaboration with artists, ensure that adequate time and
facilities are provided to achieve the agreed performance
standard within time and budget constraints
2.3 Plan and agree on communication processes and time
schedules with artists and technical production personnel
2.4 Ensure that time schedules are drawn up and distributed
to each artist for all proposed rehearsal and recording
sessions
2.5 Liaise with technical staff regarding appropriate recording
sites
 

Element:

3 Manage recording sessions

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Confirm that sessions are scheduled to allow adequate
rehearsal and sound testing prior to main recording
sessions
3.2 Ensure recording site, sound equipment and recording
formats are appropriate for the media and project
requirements
3.3 Communicate criticism of performers’ work in a balanced,
constructive and supportive manner that includes positive
and achievable options for meeting desired artistic goals
3.4 Ensure that individual perspectives are considered and
conflicting requirements are recognised and constructively
negotiated
3.5 Continuously monitor all aspects of the recording and
ensure that any necessary adjustments are made in line
with creative and technical requirements
3.6 Collaborate with relevant personnel to ensure that sound
balances are artistically appropriate
 

Element:

4 Evaluate the recording process and product

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Discuss and obtain agreement on evaluation techniques
for evaluating the recording process and completed
product
4.2 Seek and obtain feedback from relevant personnel to
assess the recording process and product
4.3 Evaluate own role in the production of recordings and note
areas for improvement
4.4 Use evaluation results to improve future practice
 

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

 

 

Class Activity Elements
Class 1 Group Allocation
Overview of Assessment
Course Expectations		 Element 1
1

Element 4
4
Class 2 Establish and discuss production requirements with
relevant personnel		 Element 1
1

Element 4
4
Studio Sessions  

 
Studio Session 1 Recording and Mixing Sessions and recording diary logs Element 2
2

Element 3
3

Element 4
4
Studio Session 2 Recording and Mixing Sessions and recording diary logs Element 2
2

Element 3
3

Element 4
4
Studio Session 3 Recording and Mixing Sessions and recording diary logs Element 2
2

Element 3
3

Element 4
4
Studio Session 4 Recording and Mixing Sessions and recording diary logs Element 2
2

Element 3
3

Element 4
4
Studio Session 5 Recording and Mixing Sessions and recording diary logs Element 2
2

Element 3
3

Element 4
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

To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete the following assessment tasks to a satisfactory standard.
You will receive feedback on all assessments and where indicated, you will receive a grade. Graded assessment tasks will determine your final result for this course.
 

ASSESSMENT - GRADED

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.

Both songs must contain sung vocals and acoustic drums.

Due class 3.

As a group students must deliver a CD of both Studio Recordings with final artwork.

Individually Students must complete and hand in for submission a diary containing:

  • A Session Planner for all recording sessions.
  • details of all communications with artists, group members and studio manager
  • details of recording sessions
  • group and self evaluation

UNGRADED ASSESSMENT

Students will be required to minimise their session/audio files with the consolidation command for simulated delivery to an overseas Producer /Mix engineer.

This will be completed by week 16 of semester and will be assessed in class for DAE 2.

The details of these assessments and the grading criteria for this competency can be found on the course blackboard site.

You must submit all pieces of assessment in order for your competency to be assessed in this course.

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, 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: 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. 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
 

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