Course Title: Compile music for soundtracks

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C5378 Diploma of Music Industry (Sound Production)

Course Title: Compile music for soundtracks

Portfolio: Vocational Education

Nominal Hours: 35

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Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

VART6472C

City Campus

TAFE

375T Vocational Design and Social Context

Face-to-Face or Internet

 Term1 2020,
Term2 2021

Course Contact: John Phillips

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4913

Course Contact Email: john.phillips@rmit.edu.au



Course Description

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply knowledge of music styles to music industry work and learning. 

It introduces the student to critical listening skills, which can be applied to the range of tasks undertaken by the sound engineer/producer.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

CUASOU507 Compile music for soundtracks

Elements:

1. Confirm scope of soundtrack project

2. Determine technical and musical requirements

3. Compile soundtracks for moving image sequences

4. Synchronise music components of soundtracks to moving image sequences

5. Evaluate work

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you will be have the knowledge and skills to effectively work as a music producer and or engineer, working with clients across a number of musical genres.


Overview of Assessment

Assessment will be based around in class and out of class listening tests (formative assessments), and practical music production work undertaken outside of class time (summative assessment).

You will evidence the ability to:

  • hear and identify basic music structures
  • use music terminology applicable to the music structures and styles
  • demonstrate aural recognition
  • integrate feedback from others into evaluation of own aural skill development.

Assessment will be made through practical project application and listening / knowledge tests.