Course Title: Record sound on location
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C5350 Diploma of Screen and Media
Course Title: Record sound on location
Portfolio: Vocational Education
Nominal Hours: 35
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Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
VART6429C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
345T Media and Communication |
Face-to-Face |
Term1 2017, Term1 2018, Term1 2019 |
VART6429C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
375T Vocational Design and Social Context |
Face-to-Face or Internet |
Term1 2020, Term1 2021 |
Course Contact: Andrew Harrison
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4350
Course Contact Email: andrew.harrison@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: |
CUASOU410 Record sound on location |
Elements: |
1. Prepare for location recording 2. Prepare equipment on location 3. Capture dialogue 4. Capture sound effects 5. 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 participation in practical exercises, knowledge assessment tasks and may include practical team based projects.