Course Title: Develop and implement sound production for a recording
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2007
Course Code: BUSM5779C
Course Title: Develop and implement sound production for a recording
School: 345T Creative Media
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4128 - Certificate IV in Music Industry (Technical Production)
Course Contact : Adam Lovell
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4976
Course Contact Email:adam.lovell@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 86
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 course covers the technical, artistic, expressive, communication and sound design competencies required for producing a recording.
Semester 1 covers the physics of sound, the theory of acoustics and acoustic treatment of spaces.
Semester 2 covers the planning of a recording, organization of artistic talent, tracking, mixing and mastering of a recording, and compiling a portfolio disc.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUSSOU17A Develop and implement sound production for a recording |
Element: |
Confirm arrangements |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Confirm the artistic vision and production values required for |
Element: |
Develop and confirm a vision for the required artistic outcome |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Apply knowledge of commercial music trends, market niches, |
Element: |
Evaluate the recording process and product |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Discuss and obtain agreement on possible indicators for |
Element: |
Identify appropriate artists for the recording project |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Where required, identify the required style of the artists against |
Element: |
Undertake the recording sessions |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Confirm that sessions are scheduled to allow adequate rehearsal |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
Students will study the theory of Sound and Acoustics through a series of classroom lectures/tuturiols/discussions and self directed research. Studio Recording will take place via a number of supervised practical recording sessions in which students will develop and demonstrate competency of ’real world’ studio production techniques.
Teaching Schedule
SEMESTER 1
Week 1 | Orientation |
Week 2 | Physics of Sound Course overview What is sound, sound wave propagation, Wavelength, Frequency, Phase, Envelope, Velocity. |
Week 3 | The ear Pinna, auditory canal, tympanic membrane, Basilar membrane. Reflection & diffraction of sound |
Week 4 | Decibels & SPL Application of basic formulae Amplitude, Sound Levels, and Decibels Inverse Square Law Sound Intensity, SPL |
Week 5 | Decibels & Hearing Threshold of Hearing Threshold of Feeling Threshold of Pain Equal Loudness contours. |
Week 6 |
Reverberation Early reflections & Echoes Pre delay & RT60 Intelligibility of rooms & idealised reverb times. Sabine’s formula |
Week 7 |
Acoustics Theory Standing Waves/ Eigentones/ Room modes Room mode calculations. Axial, tangential, oblique |
Week 8 |
Acoustics Theory Introduction to Building Acoustics Membrane Absorbers, Porous Absorbers, Diffusers. |
Week 9 |
Design & Building Acoustics Noise criteria and Transmission Loss. Room Acoustics and design requirements. |
Week 10 |
Practical session for Assignment & Revision |
Week 11 |
Exam |
SEMESTER 2
16 X 4HR Studio Recording Sessions - Commencing Week 1 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
"Modern Recording Techniques" (6th Edition), Huber and Runstein, Focal Press |
0240806255 |
"Sound Reinforcement Handbook", Davis and Jones, Yamaha |
0881889008 |
"Audio For Media", Alten, Wadsworth |
0534630464 |
Other Resources
- basic scientific calculator
- External firewire hard drive
- CD and DVD blank media
- Prossional quality headphones
Overview of Assessment
Assesment will incorporate a variety of methods including research and written report of studio design practices for acoustic treatment, in-class written examination, observation of learner practical activities, planning participation and completion of professional standard audio recording.
Assessment Tasks
Semester 1 - Sound and Acoustics 30%
Task 1 - Studio Design Project
Task 1.1 50% - Research, analyse, calculate and submit findings on acoustic properties of a recording environment
Task 2 - Examination
Task 2.1 50% - Written multiple choice and short answer question paper
Semester 2 - Major Recording Project 70%
Task 3 - Complete two studio recordings and submit Portfolio
Task 3.1 30% - Balance a mix (individual elements)
Task 3.2 10% - Capture and produce appropriate tone/EQ
Task 3.3 10% - Implement appropriate dynamic processing
Task 3.4 10% - Conceptualise and control stereo image and depth
Task 3.5 10% - Apply appropriate use of effects processing
Task 3.6 10% - Deliver appropriate output level of pre master final mix
Task 3.7 10% - Demonstrate adequate individual contribution to completion of production
Task 3.8 10% - Submit portfolio with presentation and labeling to industry standard
Assessment Matrix
not applicable
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