Course Title: Edit sound

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2021

Course Code: VART6412C

Course Title: Edit sound

School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5378 - Diploma of Music Industry (Sound Production)

Course Contact: John Phillips

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4913

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

Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Teacher: Tok Norris

Email: tok.norris@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 65

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None

Course Description

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to perform advanced sound editing. This involves assessing the quality of original recorded sound against production requirements, determining the scope of the sound-editing project, preparing source materials for sound editing, editing sound in line with production requirements, and applying sound effects to enhance the final product. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.

Please note that course delivery will be broken into two parts; theory and practical.

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	CUASOU407 Edit sound
Element:	1. Prepare for sound editing
Performance Criteria:	1.1 Discuss production requirements and procedures with relevant people 1.2 Confirm necessary copyright releases have been obtained 1.3 Consider impact of using different release sound formats 1.4 Confirm sound editing software and equipment is operational and appropriate for production requirements 1.5 Prepare team work plan as required, and brief relevant people accordingly 1.6 Obtain original or copies of sound sources, and assess their quality against production requirements 1.7 Advise relevant people if sound sources do not meet production requirements, and propose options to resolve issues as required 1.8 Anticipate problems that may arise during sound editing, and plan accordingly
Element:	2. Edit complex sound sequences
Performance Criteria:	2.1 Confirm format of sound sources is compatible with sound editing software and equipment 2.2 Follow work health and safety (WHS) procedures, and use safe work practices when using sound editing software and equipment 2.3 Listen critically to sound sources to determine extent and range of required edits 2.4 Use sound editing software and equipment to achieve technical and creative production outcomes, and to resolve identified problems 2.5 Collaborate with relevant people to meet production requirements
Element:	3. Create overall sound context
Performance Criteria:	3.1 Determine purpose for which sound is being used in production 3.2 Select or produce appropriate sound effects that enhance the purpose, genre and technical/creative outcomes of the production 3.3 Incorporate sound effects and elements to meet creative and production requirements
Element:	4. Finalise editing operations
Performance Criteria:	4.1 Listen to final sound mix with relevant people, and make adjustments as necessary 4.2 Save final files in correct format 4.3 Conduct quality check of final sound mix according to production requirements and enterprise procedures 4.4 Archive edited files, and complete relevant documentation according to production requirements and enterprise procedures 4.5 Confirm work environment is cleaned after use and restored to pre-editing condition 4.6 Collaborate with relevant people to organise a sound effect library for future productions 4.7 Provide feedback to production team members as required 4.8 Evaluate own performance and note areas for improvement

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit you will achieve an understanding of the principles governing digital audio recording devices and the skills and knowledge required to perform advanced sound editing.

Details of Learning Activities

Learning will occur in class delivery and project work. Some external project completion will be required out of class, including:

• class exercises 
• analysis/critique of relevant reading material 
  
• design activities or projects 
  
• class presentations 
• group discussion 
• research 
• independent project-based work 
  
• ‘workshopping’ of student projects including peer/lecturer feedback 

Teaching Schedule

CLASS PLAN: Edit Sound THEORY Component		Activity/Assessment
Semester 1
Class 1	Introduction & Stage 1	• Overview of Learning Outcomes & Assessments. • Binary, Digital Sampling & Nyquist’s Theorem
Class 2	Stage 2	• Anti-Alias Filters • Over-sampling & Interpolation
Class 3	Stage 3	• Dithering: Word Length Reduction
Class 4	Stage 4	• Error Checking • Storage, Interleaving & Retrieval
Class 5	Stage 5	• Parity, R2R Ladder
Class 6	Stage 6	• Revision
Class 7	CD-DA & DSD	• the Compact Disc for Audio, including an overview of SA-CD (Super Audio CD) & DSD (Direct Stream Digital)
Class 8	Written Learning Activity (Theory)	• On-line Questionnaire: Short Answer & Multiple Choice

 

CLASS PLAN: Edit Sound PRACTICAL
Semester 1
Class 1	Introduction	Summary of Learning Outcomes & Assessments. Introduction to AVID Protools Native 12.x Constructing a Session: Tracks, Aux, Sub-Groups, Masters.
Class 2	Skill Set 1	Grid Alignment to Audio (Basic)
Class 3	Grid Alignment to Audio (Intermediate)
Class 4	Grid Alignment to Audio (Advanced)
Class 5	Skill Set 2	Track Automation & Region Editing
Class 6	Track Automation & Region Editing
Class 7	Skill Set 3	Advanced Track & Plug-in Automation
Class 8	Summary of Semester 1 Skillsets
Semester 2
Class 1	Skill Set 4	Delivery of Skills: DRUM PLAYLIST EDITING
Class 2	Prepare Studio 1 Drum Recording Session for Editing	Implement Skills: DRUM PLAYLIST EDITING
Class 3	Skill Set 5	ELASTIC AUDIO
Class 4	Elastic Audio: Timing & Pitch	Exercises
Class 5	Skill Set 6	TIME & SIGNATURES: Inserting & Deleting Time from Sessions
Class 6	Skill Set 7	Multi-Effects: Examples of unique routing within the DAW
Classes 7 ~ 11	MAJOR PROJECT	Overview & Commencement of subject Major Project in Protools
MAJOR PROJECT
Class 12	Compacting Files. Completion & Submission of Major Project.

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

Other Resources

The University Library has extensive resources and provides subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and support through:

The learning Lab
www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/learning-lab
The Study Support Hub
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub
English for uni workshops
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/workshops/english-uni-workshops

Overview of Assessment

Assessment tasks include a theory test, drum playlist editing, dialogue editing skills and a major audio editing project. Training and assessment will include covering industry standard DAW systems.

Assessment Tasks

Students enrolled in Vocational Education and Training qualifications are assessed for Competency. To be assessed as Competent means you have consistently demonstrated the required knowledge and skills at a standard expected in the workplace.  

To be assessed as Competent in this course, you will need to complete each assessment task to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task. 
 
You should refer to the assessment brief which is available through Canvas for full assessment criteria and due dates

Assessment Task 1: Edit Sound Theoretical Content Test

Assessment Task 2: Drum Playlist Editing /  ProTools Operational Checklist

Assessment Task 3: Edit Sound Major ProTools Project / Copyright Check

Results that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are: 

CA: Competency Achieved 
NYC: Not Yet Competent 
DNS: Did not Submit for Assessment 

Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These mapping documents are available through Program Administration if required.  

Other Information

Attendance: 

Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises  

It is strongly advised that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully. 

Information about your studies: 

You can access My Studies through the RMIT website for information about timetables, important dates, assessment dates, results and progress, Canvas etc. 

 https://www.rmit.edu.au/students 

Assessment: 

Information on assessment including Special consideration, Adjustments to assessment, (eg. applying for an extension of time): 

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment 

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. 

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity 

Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning:  

Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification). 

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.   

Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer or RPL for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course. 

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit 

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