Course Title: Develop sound designs
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C6150 Advanced Diploma of Music Industry (Sound Production)
Course Title: Develop sound designs
Portfolio: Vocational Education
Nominal Hours: 50
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Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
VART6416C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
345T Media and Communication |
Face-to-Face |
Term1 2017, Term1 2018, Term1 2019 |
VART6416C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
375T Vocational Design and Social Context |
Face-to-Face or Internet |
Term1 2020, Term2 2021 |
VART6416C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
515T Creative Industries |
Face-to-Face or Internet |
Term1 2022 |
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 skills and knowledge required to develop an overall sound design from production briefs.
It applies to individuals with a good understanding of the physical nature of sound, along with research and creative thinking skills. They collaborate with other creative personnel to develop the overall sound or musical identity of a wide range productions.
The course will cover building blocks for sound design for screen based media and other sound design applications.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
CUASOU503 Develop sound designs |
Elements: |
1. Interpret and confirm sound design brief 2. Break down components of sound design brief 3. Experiment with sound components to express ideas 4. Assess creative ideas 5. Design sound elements 6. Evaluate final sound design |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to record, develop, design and mixdown sound effects from development to final implementation. You will be able to create synthesiser patches, set up and utilise various microphone techniques and record in outdoor environments using field recording techniques.
Overview of Assessment
Students will be able to create, record and produce original sound effects from scratch using advanced synthesis techniques and basic microphone and field recording techniques.