Course Title: Establish and manage production requirements and resources
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2013
Course Code: BUSM6224C
Course Title: Establish and manage production requirements and resources
School: 345T Media and Communication
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4276 - Certificate IV in 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
Teacher: Anthony Norris
Phone: (03) 9925 4268
Email: anthony.norris@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 45
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
In this course you will learn specific skills and requirements to successfully manage studio-based productions. Focal points are both recording & mixing.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUETEM03C Establish and manage production requirements and resources |
Element: |
1 Establish Production Requirements |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Evaluate initial production concepts and technical requirements in relation to feasibility, safety and any environmental impact. 1.2 Provide timely, accurate and correct advice on the feasibility and safety of concepts and their implementation, including suggestions of workable alternatives as required. 1.3 Accurately document details of safety and technical requirements in relation to the production concepts. 1.4 Clarify production concepts and final requirements in consultation with the appropriate personnel as required.
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Element: |
2 Complete Plans for Realisation of Production |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Identify and agree on options for realisation and execution in consultation with the appropriate personnel. (the Artist) 2.2 Correctly interpret production documentation/models to adapt these to serve practical requirements of construction or installation. 2.3 Accurately and appropriately document all decisions, 2.4 Develop an action plan for implementing construction or |
Element: |
3 Source & Cost Resources |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Source and cost resource requirements as required in accordance with organisation policy and procedures. 3.2 Develop realistic expenditure estimates to meet the budget allocation. 3.3 Identify potential budget overruns and resolve and/or recommend alternatives to appropriate personnel. 3.4 Liaise with internal and/or external suppliers to acquire equipment and materials, using existing materials wherever possible. 3.5 Follow appropriate financial procedures in accordance with organisational policies and procedures. |
Element: |
4 Manage Construction or Installation |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Organise and oversee work to ensure that construction or installation is completed within constraints of timeframes, budget and available technology. 4.2 Allocate tasks in accordance with skill, preference, training requirements and multi-skilling considerations. 4.3 Liaise with colleagues and attend appropriate run-throughs and/or production meetings to identify any alterations that need to be made to original design specifications. 4.4 Monitor construction or installation to ensure that it meets |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will have achieved the skills and knowledge required to establish and manage resources and other requirements for a particular production.
Details of Learning Activities
In class learning activities include, but are not limited to:
• lectures
• group discussion
• teacher directed group activities/projects
• work shopping of students’ own projects
Out of class activities include, but are not limited to:
• online research
• independent project based work
• studio-based practical exercises & projects
Teaching Schedule
1 | Subject Overview, Summary of Learning Outcomes & Assessments. Opening Lecture by Teacher. |
Introduction | Practical Ex.1 commences class 5-9: TOFT | 1 - 4 |
2 | Allocation to Studio Work Groups. Prepare for Studio Prac’s –Talent liaison for Prac exercises 3, 4 & Major Project (Semester 2). |
Work Groups Artist Liaison |
Practical Ex.2 commences class 5-9: NEVE | 1 - 4 |
3 | Summary of Pre-Production Report requirements: Pre-Production Overview. EG’s. Commence Classwork constructing this document. | Production Report Overview | Practical Ex.3 commences class 5-13: NEVE | 1 - 4 |
4 | Roles of Studio Personnel. Current Expectations of an Engineer. Musical Knowledge atop Technical Know-how. |
Personnel | 1 - 4 | |
5 | Commence Planning Major Project: Talent Sourcing Prepare for Class 5: Valves Vs Transistors (ON-LINE CONTENT) |
Major Project. Class Presentation preparation. |
Practical Ex.4 commences class 5-13: NEVE | 1 - 3 |
6 | Reviews of Russell O’Hamm paper from AES Journal: Production Team presentations. | Presentations | All group members required | 1 - 3 |
7 | Sourcing & Liaison with Artist for Major Project: Issues regarding the organisation of recording artists and the ongoing liaison required. Click Tracks & Metronomes: Prep of Time Keepers for Drummers |
Artist Liaison & Initial Recording session Prep | 1, 3, 4 | |
8 | Tracking Session Overview & Prep. Major Project Session 1 Preparation & Checklist. Reference Audio Selection. |
Major Project readiness | 1, 3, 4 | |
9 | Check Organisation for Major Recordings. Submission of Essays: Pre-Production Plans DUE. |
Reports DUE. On Track Check |
Submission of Reports. | 1 - 4 |
10 | Ongoing Reports from Major Recording Sessions Recording & Production Techniques PT 1 |
Reports & Techniques | 1 - 4 | |
11 | Ongoing Reports from Major Recording Sessions Recording & Production Techniques PT 2 |
Reports & Techniques | 1 - 4 | |
12 | Ongoing Reports from Major Recording Sessions Recording & Production Techniques PT 3 |
Reports & Techniques | 1 - 4 | |
13 | Ongoing Reports from Major Recording Sessions Recording & Production Techniques PT 4 |
Reports & Techniques | 1 - 4 | |
14 | Ongoing Reports from Major Recording Sessions Recording & Mixing Techniques PT 1 |
Reports & Techniques | 1 - 4 | |
15 | Ongoing Reports from Major Recording Sessions Recording & Mixing Techniques PT 2 |
Reports & Techniques | 1 - 4 | |
16 | Recording & Mixing Techniques PT 3 Closing Lecture by Teacher. |
Reports & Techniques | 1 - 4 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
•Recommended texts listed during orientation, all of which are housed in RMIT the libraries of the city campus. |
References
You are advised to look at the course Blackboard site for ongoing updated information. |
Other Resources
You will provide:
• Your own Studio quality Headphones & External Storage device (recommend FW800, Thunderbolt, USB or eSATA).
• Artists for all studio recordings incl. prac’ ex. 3 solo or duo & ex. 4 Drummer.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment tasks include various practical exercises in groups on signal flow, analogue recording, record and mixing, drum kit recording, a class presentation on valves and transistors, a pre-production essay and a major recording essay.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment tasks in this course are either formative or summative. Formative tasks provide the basis for ongoing feedback and can be considered as essential building blocks for the more substantial summative assessment tasks.
To demonstrate competency in this course, you will need to complete each one of the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback on all assessments and a grade for the summative assessment.
Formative Assessment
1. Practical exercise Pt. 1: Signal flow stage 1 (WK-GRP)
• Supervised competency on studio signal flow. TOFT Studio (WK-GRP)
2. Practical exercise Pt. 2: Signal flow stage 2 (WK-GRP)
• Supervised competency on studio signal flow. NEVE Studio (WK-GRP)
3. Practical exercise Pt. 3: 4 hour record & mix. NEVE Studio (WK-GRP)
• Supervised record & mix of artist – supplied by work group.
4. Practical exercise Pt. 4: Drum kit recording. NEVE Studio (WK-GRP)
• Supervised Recording of drum kit – Drummer supplied by work group. DATA to be archived for ASE playlist editing
5. Class summary on valves Vs. transistors (WK-GRP)
• Group presentation on findings from AES Journal by R. O’Hamm
6. Submission of pre-production plan report - 1500 words (INDIVID)
• Individual student pre-production plan outlining major project
• Criteria provided week 5-9, due week 9.
Summative Assessment
Completion of major recording project (WK-GRP)
• 40 hours of studio 1 sessions to record & mix 3 songs
• Must include vocals & drums
Submission of Show-reel CD-R (INDIVID):
• Stereo Mix of 1 outstanding song from 3 recorded by WK-GRP: Minimum -3dB FS Headroom, NON-Mastered 16bit @ 44.1kHz WAV or AIF audio source.
• ASE Major Project – Stereo Bounce
• MIDI Project Stereo Bounce, OPAE Radio Ad
• External projects completed during study
• Presentation of CD-R is assessed on: Track Info, Artist Info, Work-Group members, Clearly Printed Labelling on RMIT label template in Jewel Case.
• Due Week 20
Grading criteria for this assessment can be found on the course blackboard site.
Grades used in this unit are as follows:
CHD Competent with High Distinction
CDI Competent with Distinction
CC Competent with Credit
CA Competent 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
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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