Course Title: Perform basic vision and sound editing
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2013
Course Code: VART6205C
Course Title: Perform basic vision and sound editing
School: 345T Media and Communication
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4295 - Certificate IV in Screen and Media
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
Andrew Harrison
Nominal Hours: 40
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
In the course you will prepare source vision and sound materials for editing, log content and perform basic edits.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUFPOS201A Perform basic vision and sound editing |
Element: |
1. Prepare source materials for edit. |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Clarify technical and creative requirements for |
Element: |
2. Log content for editing. |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Check editing facilities are operational and arrange for |
Element: |
3. Perform basic edits. |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Use software functions to assemble sequences |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements. By applying these skills and this knowledge, you will have demonstrated the ability to:
•systematically prepare content segments for editing from source video or film
•correctly identify and log single images, audio grabs and basic sequences
• transfer and digitise video and film materials
•work collaboratively
•show attention to detail
•work to deadlines.
Details of Learning Activities
Learning Activities will consist of
• demonstrations
• workshops
• practical exercises
• productions
• discussions
• screenings
• reading set texts
• research
You will be responsible for your learning and will be expected to engage in independent research, reading, study, practice and screenings
Teaching Schedule
Week | Class Content | Assesment | Elements |
Week 1 |
Orientation to the course – basic vision and sound editing |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7. 1.8, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8 |
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Week 2 |
• Revision of week 1 • Avid operation: media formats, log and capture, file management • Logging sheets and EDL’s • Introduction to principles of editing – three point edit Includes – class exercises and discussion |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7. 1.8, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6. 2.7, 2.8, 2.9 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8
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Week 3 |
• Revision of weeks 1 and 2 • Introduction to digital audio terms and principles • Avid operation: Introduction to audio – filters, transitions, formats, sound editing, sound mixing Includes – class exercises and discussion |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7. 1.8,
2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6. 2.7, 2.8, 2.9 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8 |
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Week 4 |
• Revision of weeks 1to 3 • Avid operation: Troubleshooting and system performance, video effects Includes – class exercises and discussion |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7. 1.8,
2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6. 2.7, 2.8, 2.9 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8 |
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Week 5 |
• Revision of weeks 1 to 4 • Practical Assessment – Formative task 1 |
Formative Task 1 |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7. 1.8,
2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6. 2.7, 2.8, 2.9 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8 |
Week 6 |
• Revision of weeks 1to 5 • Avid operation: titles, exporting, print to tape Includes – class exercises and discussion |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7. 1.8,
2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6. 2.7, 2.8, 2.9 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8 |
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Week 7 |
• Revision of weeks 1to 6 • Practical Assessment – Formative task 2 |
Formative Task 2 |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7. 1.8,
2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6. 2.7, 2.8, 2.9 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8 |
Week 8 |
• Revision of weeks 1to 7 • Practical Assessment – Summative task 1 |
Summative Task 1 |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7. 1.8,
2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6. 2.7, 2.8, 2.9 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Cohen, S 2010, Avid Agility: Working Faster and More Intuitively with Avid Media Composer (2nd Ed), Createspace, USA |
References
You are advised to look at the course Blackboard site for ongoing updated information. |
Other Resources
• Portable Hard Drive – Firewire 800 (Mac formatted)
• USB Stick or passport drive (Mac supported)
Overview of Assessment
Assessment is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, a group research and a group practical task. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on My RMIT.
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. Summative assessment tasks in this unit are graded.
To demonstrate competency in this course, you will need to complete 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. Plan and perform a basic vision and sound edit.
2. Log and capture/transfer source material for a vision and sound edit and finalise for export.
Summative Assessment
1. Prepare, perform and export a basic vision and sound edit.
For further information on assessments and the grading system and criteria used, please refer to 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
CAG Comptency Achieved - Graded
NYC Not Yet Competent
DNS Sid not Submit for Assessment
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates 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 you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.
Feedback - You will receive verbal and written feedback by teacher on your work. This feedback also includes suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.
Student feedback at RMIT
Student Progress
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential. Student progress policy
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. Special consideration, appeals and discipline
Cover Sheet for Submissions
You must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work. This signed sheet acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications.
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 go to Academic Integrity
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