Course Title: Specify sound systems

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C5168 Diploma of Music Industry (Technical Production)

Course Title: Specify sound systems

Portfolio: DSC Portfolio Office

Nominal Hours: 35

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Course Contact: Michael Pollard, John Phillips

Course Contact Phone: 9925-4325. 9925 4268

Course Contact Email: michael.pollard@rmit.edu - au john.phillips@rmit.edu.au

Course Description

This course involves the following key components.
•    Set up live sound system
•    Set up & run FOH (Front of house) sound system
•    Set up & run Fold-back (Monitors) system
•    Set up & run mobile recording unit
•    Record live performance
•    Mix live performance in 5.1 for DVD
•    Produce 5.1 audio masters
•    Collaborate with AV staff to complete finished DVD

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

none

National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:	CUSSOU23A Specify sound systems
Elements:	Establish brief for sound system Liaise with others to implement sound plan Produce sound plan

Learning Outcomes

none

Overview of Assessment

A series of practical task relating to live mixing and location recording at a commercial venue and the production of a resulting DVD.