Course Title: Record sound on location
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C5216 Diploma of Screen and Media
Course Title: Record sound on location
Portfolio: DSC Portfolio Office
Nominal Hours: 35
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Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
VART6211C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
345T Media and Communication |
Face-to-Face |
Term1 2014, Term1 2015 |
Course Contact: Course Administrator
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4815
Course Contact Email: mcvet@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
In this course you will learn skills and knowledge required to record sound on location for screen productions.
Sound recordists and boom operators apply the skills and knowledge described in this unit. They are responsible for recording sound effects and location atmosphere. They are also responsible for using boom mounted microphones and radio microphones to record dialogue in both outdoor and indoor locations. The operation of the boom requires precision and some physical stamina to ensure that the optimum quality sound is captured without interfering with camera operation or the movement of actors
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None.
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
CUSSOU406A Record sound on location |
Elements: |
1. Prepare for location recording 2. Capture dialogue 3. Capture sound effects 4. Finalise sound-recording operations |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to record sound on location for screen productions.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment is on-going throughout the course. Assessment will incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of knowledge and skills and will include:
- Practical tasks
- location recording project including a written component.
- direct observation & questionsing.