Course Title: Create a final sound balance
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2013
Course Code: VART6068C
Course Title: Create a final sound balance
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
Teachers:
John Phillips
Timothy Johnstone
Phone: 9925 4815
Email: john.phillips@rmit.edu.au
Email: timothy.johnston@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 85
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 create a final sound balance for a production. Thorough understanding of a wide range of sound equipment and techniques for mixing and recording sound is required, along with the ability to supervise others, including engineers, sound mixers, sound editors and other studio technicians. The ability to solve problems that arise in the context of creating a final sound balance is essential.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUSSOU504A Create a final sound balance |
Element: |
Element 1 Assess sound sources for simultaneous balance |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 |
Element: |
Element 2 Identify creative and artistic possibilities |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 |
Element: |
Element 3 Direct the final mix |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 |
Element: |
Element 4 Evaluate completed audio master |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will have the knowledge and skills to effectively complete a final sound mix / bounce in a multi-channel audio production environment for both stereo and surround sound productions.
Details of Learning Activities
In class learning activities include, but are not limited to:
• Class delivery (face to face lectures)
• Peer teaching & class presentations
• Group Discussions
Out of class learning activities include, but are not limited to:
• Sound Studio based mixing
• Music production project based work
• Collaboarative group work
• Teacher directed activities
Teaching Schedule
Includes: Lecture, presentation and practical sound studio work.
Note:
Classes for "Direct Project Integration" (BUSM6399c) run weeks 7-10 in same timeslot, as indicated below.
Week | Class content | Elements | |
SEMESTER 1 (Classes): | |||
#1 TAFE WEEK 1 SEM 1 |
Surround sound in audio production Introduction to the Course Guide, resources, assessments and expectations. History of film sound Includes: Lecture & presentation |
John Phillips Lecture room 94.1.002 |
1 |
#2 TAFE WEEK 2 SEM 1 |
Surround sound in audio production Cinema surround sound formats Includes: Lecture & presentation |
John Phillips Lecture room 94.1.002 |
1 |
#3 TAFE WEEK 3 SEM 1 |
Surround sound in audio production Domestic surround sound Mixing in surround Includes: Lecture 5.1 demonstration |
John Phillips Lecture room |
1, 2 |
#4 27 May TAFE WEEK 4 SEM 1 |
Surround sound in audio production Setting up surround sessions in Pro-Tools Includes: Lecture & presentation |
John Phillips Lecture room |
1, 3 |
#5 TAFE WEEK 5 SEM |
Surround sound in audio production Setting up surround sessions in Logic & other platforms Includes: Lecture & presentation |
John Phillips Lecture room |
1, 3 |
#6 TAFE WEEK 6 SEM 1 |
Surround sound in audio production Surround mixing, AC3 & DVD authoring Includes: Lecture & presentation |
John Phillips Lecture room |
2, 3, 4 |
#7 TAFE WEEK 7 SEM 1 |
Advanced Live Sound Sound reinforcement for DIRECT PROJECT INTEGRATION BUSM6399C |
Michael Pollard Lecture room |
N/A |
#8 TAFE WEEK 8 SEM 1 |
Advanced Live Sound Sound reinforcement for DIRECT PROJECT INTEGRATION BUSM6399C |
Michael Pollard Lecture room |
N/A |
#9 TAFE WEEK 9 SEM 1 |
Advanced Live Sound Sound reinforcement for DIRECT PROJECT INTEGRATION BUSM6399C |
Michael Pollard Lecture room |
N/A |
#10 TAFE WEEK 10 SEM 1 |
Advanced Live Sound Sound reinforcement for DIRECT PROJECT INTEGRATION BUSM6399C |
Michael Pollard Lecture room |
N/A |
#11 TAFE WEEK 11 SEM 1 |
Advanced Mixing Techniques Pre- Production Includes: Lecture & presentation |
Tim Johnston Lecture room |
2, 3 |
#12 TAFE WEEK 12 SEM 1 |
Advanced Mixing Techniques Pre- Production Includes: Lecture & practical demonstration |
Tim Johnston Surround Mixing Studio |
2, 3, 4 |
#13 TAFE WEEK 13 SEM 1 |
Advanced Mixing Techniques Pre- Production Includes: Lecture & practical demonstration |
Tim Johnston Surround Mixing Studio |
3, 4 |
#14 TAFE WEEK 14 SEM 1 |
Advanced Mixing Techniques Pre- Production Includes: Lecture & practical demonstration |
Tim Johnston Surround Mixing Studio |
3, 4 |
#15 TAFE WEEK 15 SEM 1 |
Mix Match Review |
Tim Johnston Surround Mixing Studio |
3, 4 |
#16 TAFE WEEK 16 SEM 1 |
Final Examination Short answer & multiple choice examination Includes: Pain |
John Phillips Lecture room 94.1.002 |
1.1 |
SEMESTERS 1 & 2: | |||
#12-16 & #17-28 |
Studio Mixing Practical Training & Assessment Pre- Production Includes: Work on stereo & surround music mixes 3 hours per week in post production sound studio. |
Tim Johnston Paul Thomas Anthony Norris Surround Mixing Studio |
1, 2, 3, 4 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Blackboard, Media Annotation Tool. |
References
You are advised to look at the course Blackboard site for ongoing updated information. |
Other Resources
You are expected to supply:
Note paper & pen.
Data storage, EG external Firewire (800+400) Hard Drive >=1tb.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course will involve demonstration of practical tasks and testing of underpinning theoretical knowledge.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment for this course will involve demonstration of practical tasks and testing of underpinning theoretical knowledge.
Assessemnt will be made through 2 “formative” assessments, which will be conducted through the year, and 2 “summative assessments, which will presented for the assessment period of semester 2 – IE at or before week 17 of semester 2.
ASSESSMENT
1 - Knowledge Test (Semester 1 - Week 16) - Formative
2 - Session Setup - (Semester 2 - Week 14) - Formative
3 - Surround Mix - (Semester 2 - Week 15) - Summative
4 - Mix Match - (Semester 2 - Week 8) - Summative
Students must achieve the required result for all 4 assessments to be deemed competent.
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
Note:
Assessments that are submitted beyond the due date will only be capable of a maximum CAG result.
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrated 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
All students must complete a submission cover sheet for each piece of submitted work.
Plagiarism - RMIT has a strict policy on plagiarism. For more information on this policy go to Academic Integrity
Copyright
All students have access to the myRMIT copyright shell. The myRMIT copyright shell contains information on copyright, plus also examples on how to use copyright works as part of your projects and assignments.
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. Please refer to the following URL for extensions and special consideration:
www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration/online
Student Progress Committee
This committee promotes the early identification of students who are not achieving acceptable academic performance. The committee provides identified students with assistance and seeks to ensure such students are aware of the range of support services available to them at the University. Student Progress Committee (SPC)
Student Feedback
Students are offered opportunities to provide feedback through a variety of mechanisms including online surveys conducted at the end of each course or semester, student complaints and Student Staff Consultative Committees
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