Course Title: Implement sound designs
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2021
Course Code: VART5094C
Course Title: Implement sound designs
School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6151 - Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media
Course Contact: Nat Bates
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 3326
Course Contact Email: nat.bates@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nat Bates
nat.bates@rmit.edu.au
ph: 9925 3326
Nominal Hours: 50
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
In this course you will cover 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 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.
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.
Details of Learning Activities
In class learning activities may include, but are not limited to:
• lectures and/or lab work
• teacher directed group activities and projects
• concept development of group and individual projects
• group discussions and class presentations
• peer and teacher feedback
• WIP (work in progress) reviews
• self directed online, library and industry research
• self directed project production work and reflection
Out of class activities may include, but are not limited to:
• maintaining secure daily backups of all assessment and project data to your RMIT Google Drive account
• accessing online tutorial resources
• self directed online, library and industry research
• self directed project production work and reflection
• class excursions to events and locations outside of RMIT
Teaching Schedule
Please note: While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the weekly order is subject to change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources.
| Week 1 |
Introduction and sound knowledge. Introduce - AT1 Sound knowledge quiz Due week 4 |
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| Week 2 |
Music 1 – sourced music for screen content incl editing music for storytelling Class workshop - introduction to music editing Introduce - AT2 Music and offscreen sound Due week 5 |
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| Week 3 |
Music 2 – scoring for screen content Class workshop - exploring music editing further
AT2 (WIP) Work in Progress review
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Week 4 |
Atmos/background sound - big world sound Class workshop - stereo recording
AT2 (WIP) Work in Progress review
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AT1 Sound knowledge quiz due |
Week 5 |
AT1 review and feedback. Offscreen sound - sound beyond the frame Class workshop - editing audio around the picture (J cuts and L cuts)
AT2 (WIP) Work in Progress review
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AT2 Music and offscreen sound due |
Week 6 |
AT2 review and project feedback.
Foley 1 - performing sound for screen content Class workshop - matching live foley performance to a screen edit
Introduce - AT3 Voice and foley Due week 9 |
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Week 7 |
Foley 2 - editing and transforming foley Class workshop - cutting sound and applying appropriate effects
AT3 (WIP) Work in Progress review |
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Week 8 |
Voice 1 - voiceover to picture Class workshop - recording voiceover and editing dialogue
AT3 (WIP) Work in Progress review |
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Week 9 |
Voice 2 - ADR (additional dialogue replacement) Class workshop - dubbing voices over picture
AT3 (WIP) Work in Progress review |
AT3 Voice and foley due |
Week 10 |
AT3 review and project feedback.
Mixing 1 - layout and automation Class workshop - setting up a mix in the software
Introduce - AT4 Final mix Due week 16 |
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Week 11 |
Mixing 2 - compression and mixdown
AT4 (WIP) Work in Progress review |
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Week 12 |
Production workshop 1 Class workshop - recording on location
AT4 (WIP) Work in Progress review |
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Week 13 |
Production workshop 2 Class workshop - dialogue editing and ADR
AT4 (WIP) Work in Progress review |
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Week 14 |
Production workshop 3 Class workshop - adding atmosphere and music
AT4 (WIP) Work in Progress review |
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Week 15 |
Production workshop 4 Class workshop - adding sound effects
AT4 (WIP) Work in Progress review |
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Week 16 |
Production workshop 5 Class workshop - mixing
AT4 (WIP) Work in Progress review |
AT4 Final mix due |
Week 17 |
Scheduled review and feedback of all assessments |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Assessment will include class based practical exercises and project work undertaken in the computer lab for submission.
Assessment Tasks
Students enrolled in Vocational Education and Training qualifications are assessed for Competency. To be assessed 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
Assessment Task 1 - AT1 Sound knowledge quiz.This assessment is a short-answer knowledge assessment designed to assess your ability to research key factors of sound design, understand copyright legislation and understand acoustic principles of sound design. Due Date: week 4
Assessment Task 2 - AT2 Music and offscreen sound. For this task, you are to implement sound for a screen production following the provided sound design for music and offscreen sound. Due Date: week 5
Assessment Task 3 - AT3 Voice and foley. For this task, you are to implement sound for a screen production following the provided sound design for voice and foley. Due Date: week 9
Assessment Task 4 - AT4 Final mix. For this task, you are to implement sound for a screen production following the provided sound design for a complete soundtrack. Due Date: week 16
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 demonstrated alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency. These are available through the course contact in 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.
Attendance:
Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises. You are strongly advised to 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.
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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