Course Title: Implement sound designs
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2022
Course Code: VART6418C
Course Title: Implement sound designs
Important Information:
Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.
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School: 515T Creative Industries
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
Teacher: Andrew Duffield
andrew.duffield@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
In class activities will include a range of teacher directed group activities, projects, class exercises, review discussions/lectures and independent project based work.
Out-of-class activities include completion of individual design and pre-production work, preparation for class presentations and production work. Online research and occasional outside of class time group discussions will be required to maintain project work.
Teaching Schedule
CLASS |
CONTENT |
ASSESSMENTS |
FORMAT |
Class 1 |
Course overview. |
LECTURE |
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What is Sound Design? Examples and discussion |
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Class 2 |
Creating sound for advertising - The Client, Agency, and Production House. |
LECTURE |
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Briefing for Assessment task 1. |
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Class 3 |
Lab work: Integration of sound and picture. |
LAB / PRAC WORK |
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Practical work on Assessment task 1 |
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Class 4 |
Lab Work: Practical work on Assessment task 1 |
LAB / PRAC WORK |
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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 |
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Class 7 |
Practical work on Assignment 1.2 Style and form. |
LAB / PRAC WORK/Discussion |
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Integration - Voice over, sound design and the mix. |
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Briefing for Assessment task 2 |
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Class 8 |
Lab Work: Practical work on Assessment task 2 |
LAB / PRAC WORK |
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Class 9 |
Lab Work: Practical work on Assessment task 2 |
LAB / PRAC WORK |
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Class 10 |
Assessment task 2 - Delivery, presentation and discussion |
Complete Ass 2 |
LAB / PRAC WORK |
Class 11 |
Sound design - Sound Art / Theatre / Dance |
LECTURE |
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Class 12 |
Sound Art continued. |
LECTURE |
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Briefing for Assessment task 3 |
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Class 13 |
Lab Work: Practical work on Assessment task 3 |
LAB / PRAC WORK |
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Class 14 |
Lab Work: Practical work on Assessment task 3 |
LAB / PRAC WORK |
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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 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
You are advised to look at myRMIT for ongoing updated information.
It is recommended that you bring materials to classes to make notes, for example;
a pen and notepaper or a laptop computer. You will need to have either a USB thumb drive or a USB/Thunderbolt Harddrive (or both) to store and manage your media. Your teacher will advise you what to get when classes commence.
The University Library has extensive resources. The Library has produced a number of subject guides that includes quality online and print resources for your studies. Lynda.com is available via your Library login.
The Library provides guides and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarians.
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
Assessment Tasks
Assessment Task 1: Synchronisation. In this assessment, students will firstly learn how to synchronise audio and video in ProTools. Due by Week 5, Semester 1.
Assessment Task 2: Cinema production opening sequence. Learning how to synchronise video material within Logic Pro. How to navigate and manipulate audio files within Logic. Employing sound design to bring pictures to life. Due by Week 10, Semester 1.
Assessment Task 3: Contact sequence. The ability to problem solve, delegate and work within a group. To deal with copyrighted material in accordance with A.P.R.A. To build on sound design skills, in a narrative context. To continue to synchronise audio to picture. Due by Week 16, Semester 1.
Assessment Task 4: Review. This assessment is a short-answer knowledge task designed to assess the following:
· Researching key factors of sound design
· Ability to understand copyright legislation around using Sound in Film
· Understanding of acoustic principles of sound design
Due by Week 16, Semester 1.
You should refer to the assessment brief which is available on myRMIT for full assessment criteria.
Results that apply to Ungraded 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 matrices are available through Program Administration.
Other Information
Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students
Cover Sheet for Submissions:
You must complete and sign a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work, including online submissions.
http://mams.rmit.edu.au/s1llva641yxuz.pdf
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.
Assessment Feedback:
You will receive spoken and written feedback on all your work. Where relevant, this feedback will also include suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.
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Student Progress:
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy designed to assist you in achieving your learning potential.
http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/acadprogress
Adjustments to Assessment (eg. applying for an extension of time):
If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment satisfactorily by the due date, you can choose to apply for an adjustment to your assessment. RMIT University offers a range of adjustments designed to support you in your studies, including an extension of time to complete the assessment.
http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/adjustment
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.
http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/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.
Recognition of Current Competency (RCC) RCC applies only if you have previously successfully demonstrated competence in a unit of competency, and now require to be reassessed to ensure that the competence is being maintained.
Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer, RPL, or RCC for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.
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