Course Title: Implement sound designs
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2014
Course Code: VART6067C
Course Title: Implement 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
Course Lecturer
Andrew Duffield
andrew.duffield@rmit.edu.au
Course Administrator
Adam Lovell
adam.lovell@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 50
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
IMPLEMENT SOUND DESIGN assesses the skills and knowledge involved in providing Sound Design & final sound balance for Screen productions. The unit also looks at a candidate’s ability to effectively work with a client’s requirements in a timely fashion.
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to implement sound designs.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUSSOU503A Implement sound designs |
Element: |
Element 1. Confirm sound-design specifications |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 |
Element: |
Element 2. Oversee the sound-production process |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 |
Element: |
Element 3. Finalise operations |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1
|
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to understand, participate in, and implement various stages of sound production and sound design implementation for screen based media, and be able to address the needs of clients in this area.
Details of Learning Activities
In class activities may include:
• lectures
* audio lab based practical project learning
• peer teaching and class presentations
• group discussion
• online research
• independent project based work
• teacher directed group activities/projects
Out of class activities may include:
• online research
• independent project based work
Teaching Schedule
CLASS | CONTENT | FORMAT | ELEMENTS |
Class 1 | Course overview. An introduction to Implementing Sound Design. |
LECTURE |
Element 1 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5 |
Class 2 | Creating sound for advertising - The Client, Agency, and Production House. |
LECTURE |
Element 1 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5 |
Class 3 | Lab work: Integration of sound and picture. Practical work on Assessment task 1 |
LAB / PRAC WORK |
Element 1 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5 |
Class 4 | Lab Work: Practical work on Assessment task 1 | LAB / PRAC WORK |
Element 2 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8 |
Class 5 | Assessment task 1 - Delivery, presentation and discussion | LAB / PRAC WORK |
Element 2 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8 |
Class 6 | Sound as memory and persuasion. | LECTURE |
Element 2 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8 |
Class 7 | Style and form. Integration - Voice over, sound design and the mix. Briefing for Assessment task 2 |
LECTURE |
Element 2 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8 |
Class 8 | Lab Work: Practical work on Assessment task 2 | LAB / PRAC WORK |
Element 2 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8 |
Class 9 | Lab Work: Practical work on Assessment task 2 | LAB / PRAC WORK |
Element 2 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8 |
Class 10 | Assessment task 2 - Delivery, presentation and discussion | LAB / PRAC WORK |
Element 2 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8 |
Class 11 | Sound design - Sound Art / Theatre / Dance | LECTURE |
Element 1 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5 |
Class 12 | Sound Art continued. Briefing for Assessment task 3 |
LECTURE |
Element 3 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6 |
Class 13 | Lab Work: Practical work on Assessment task 3 | LAB / PRAC WORK |
Element 2 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8 |
Class 14 | Lab Work: Practical work on Assessment task 3 | LAB / PRAC WORK |
Element 2 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8 |
Class 15 / 16 |
Lab Work: Practical work on Assessment task 3 Assessment task 3 - Delivery, presentation and discussion |
LAB / PRAC WORK |
Element 3 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
A set of web based resource links are provided below for this course. |
References
You are advised to look at the course Blackboard site for ongoing updated information. |
Other Resources
Students should bring the following to lab sessions:
* 1 Data storage medium – EG 1tb external hard disk, with both Firewire 800 & USB 2.0 connections. Ideally an additional Firewire 400 connection would be an advantage.
* 1 Firewire 800 > 800 cable
* 1 Firewire 800 > 400 cable or adapter
* 1 pair High quality closed headphones
Overview of Assessment
Course assessment tasks will include class based practical exercises and project work undertaken in the computer lab and recording studios for submission.
Assessment Tasks
You must submit all pieces of assessment in order for your competency to be assessed in this course.
Assessment tasks in this course are either formative or summative.
Formative tasks provide the basis for ongoing feedback and can be
considered as essential building blocks for more substantial
summative assessment tasks.
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.
For further information on the grading system and criteria used,
please refer to the course blackboard site.
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENTS
* Import video files into audio DAW in Summative assessments
* Establish markers as requested
* Establish TC start times as requeted
* Establish 3 team roles for Summative asessment #3.
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT COMPONENTS 1, 2 & 3:
1. "Cointreau" 60sec. TVC
* Import Movie. 1st frame of picture to 1.30.00
* Create markers at Edit points.
* Introduction of audio at 1.30.12
* Place audio on or within edits.
* Create a sound collage, with an arc (beginning, middle, end) that follow the visual narrative.
* Demonstrate perspective.
* Audio must conclude (reverb tails included) 12 frames from end of picture.
Monitor the audio on a different system, and tweak accordingly before presentation.
* Present the work to class.
2. Marvel Pictures opening sequence: "Spiderman"
* Import Movie. Place 1st frame at 1.30.00
* Audio will commence at 1.30.00
* Use tap tempo to find the implied rhythm from the pictures.
* Place tempo marker at 1.30.00
* Use sound design to infer the flicking of pages.
* Use additional elements to pull the viewer in and to take the film forward.
* Employ elements that fill foreground, midground and background positions. Explain.
* Make a transition from the Marvel Brand segment to the Spiderman title sequence.
* Present to class.
- Explain motives and methods.
3. Contact sequence: Group assignment (3 students)
* Divide into 3, with the roles of sound editor, music licensing and engineer/producer.
* Import Movie to DAW software.
* Designate 1.30.00 as 1st frame.
* Find Australian music that spans the history of recorded sound in Australia, audio grabs of significant events, and place them on the timeline, in receding order (from most recent to oldest).
* Place the music in perspective.
* Employ SFX to create transitions.
* Create an audio link between music segments.
* Create a balanced final mix.
* Present to class.
- Annotate sources of audio and investigate copyright issues.
- Explain methods and motives.
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
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.
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.
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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