Course Title: Implement sound designs

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2021

Course Code: VART6418C

Course Title: Implement sound designs

School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context

Campus: City Campus

Program: C6150 - Advanced Diploma of Music Industry (Sound Production)

Course Contact: John Phillips

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4913

Course Contact Email: john.phillips@rmit.edu.au

Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Teachers: John Phillips and Andrew Duffield

Email: john.phillips@rmit.edu.au and andrew.deffiend@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

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement a design for any productions requiring sound.

It applies to individuals with a thorough understanding of a wide range of sound equipment and sound effects, along with the ability to supervise and work creatively and collaboratively with others, including sound mixers, sound editors and other studio technicians. The ability to solve problems that arise in the context of implementing sound designs is essential.

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:	CUASOU505 Implement sound designs
Element:	1. Confirm sound design specifications
Performance Criteria:	1.1 Consult relevant people to confirm sound design specifications meet production requirements 1.2 Identify and confirm people needed to meet production requirements 1.3 Confirm content, quality and duration of sound components 1.4 Research copyright requirements to confirm sound design will comply with legislation 1.5 Liaise with relevant people to consider and incorporate additional or changed production requirements and new ideas as required
Element:	2. Implement sound design
Performance Criteria:	2.1 Devise or obtain sound components to meet sound design specifications 2.2 Record sound effects as required 2.3 Manipulate sound components to achieve desired sonic finish and style 2.4 Identify changes required, seek feedback from relevant people about work in progress, and modify as required 2.5 Direct, advise and assist technical staff as required 2.6 Save master copy of sound design recording in required format for playback media 2.7 Make backup copies of sound design recording in line with production requirements and organisational procedures
Element:	3. Finalise operations
Performance Criteria:	3.1 Prepare and update production documentation as required 3.2 Label, log and store recorded masters, version copies and backups according to production requirements and organisational procedures 3.3 Evaluate implementation of sound design specifications in consultation with relevant personnel 3.4 Evaluate own performance, and note areas for improvement 3.5 Provide feedback to team members on their performance as required 3.6 Document evaluation outcomes according to organisational procedures

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

Learning will occur in class delivery and project work. Some external project completion will be required out of class, including:

• class exercises 
• analysis/critique of relevant reading material 
  
• design activities or projects 
  
• class presentations 
• group discussion 
• research 
• independent project-based work 
  
• ‘workshopping’ of student projects including peer/lecturer feedback 

Teaching Schedule

CLASS	CONTENT	ASSESSMENTS	FORMAT
Class 1	Course overview.	LECTURE
What is Sound Design? Examples and discussion
Class 2	Creating sound for advertising - The Client, Agency, and Production House.	LECTURE
Briefing for Assessment task 1.
Class 3	Lab work: Integration of sound and picture.	LAB / PRAC WORK
Practical work on Assessment task 1
Class 4	Lab Work: Practical work on Assessment task 1	LAB / PRAC WORK
Class 5	Assessment task 1 - Delivery, presentation and discussion	Complete Ass 1	LAB / PRAC WORK
Class 6	Practical work on Assignment 1.2 Sound as memory and persuasion.		LAB / PRAC WORK/Discussion
Class 7	Practical work on Assignment 1.2 Style and form.		LAB / PRAC WORK/Discussion
Integration - Voice over, sound design and the mix.
Briefing for Assessment task 2
Class 8	Lab Work: Practical work on Assessment task 2	LAB / PRAC WORK
Class 9	Lab Work: Practical work on Assessment task 2	LAB / PRAC WORK
Class 10	Assessment task 2 - Delivery, presentation and discussion	Complete Ass 2	LAB / PRAC WORK
Class 11	Sound design - Sound Art / Theatre / Dance	LECTURE
Class 12	Sound Art continued.	LECTURE
Briefing for Assessment task 3
Class 13	Lab Work: Practical work on Assessment task 3	LAB / PRAC WORK
Class 14	Lab Work: Practical work on Assessment task 3	LAB / PRAC WORK
Class 15 / 16	Lab Work: Practical work on Assessment task 3	Complete Ass 3 & 4	LAB / PRAC WORK
Assessment task 3 - Delivery, presentation and discussion

Please note that the teaching schedule is subject to change.

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

Other Resources

The University Library has extensive resources and provides subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and support through:

The learning Lab
www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/learning-lab
The Study Support Hub
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub
English for uni workshops
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/workshops/english-uni-workshops

Overview of Assessment

Course assessment tasks will include class based practical exercises and project work undertaken in the audio computer lab and possibly recording studios for submission.

Assessment will be made through providing sound design for screen based projects.

Assessment Tasks

Students enrolled in Vocational Education and Training qualifications are assessed for Competency. To be assessed as Competent means you have consistently demonstrated the required knowledge and skills at a standard expected in the workplace.  

To be assessed as Competent in this course, you will need to complete each assessment task to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task. 
 
You should refer to the assessment brief which is available through Canvas for full assessment criteria and due dates

Assessment Task 1: Synchronisation Projects (Australian Open and Cointreau)

Assessment Task 2: Cinema Production Opening Sequence

Assessment Task 3: Contact Sequence (group project)

Assessment Task 4: Review

Results that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are: 

CA: Competency Achieved 
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 mapping documents are available through Program Administration if required.  

Other Information

Attendance: 

Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises  

It is strongly advised that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully. 

Information about your studies: 

You can access My Studies through the RMIT website for information about timetables, important dates, assessment dates, results and progress, Canvas etc. 

 https://www.rmit.edu.au/students 

Assessment: 

Information on assessment including Special consideration, Adjustments to assessment, (eg. applying for an extension of time): 

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment 

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. 

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity 

Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning:  

Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification). 

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.   

Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer or RPL for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course. 

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit 

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