Course Title: Develop sound designs
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2024
Course Code: COMM7380C
Course Title: Develop sound designs
Important Information:
Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.
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School: 515T Creative Industries
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6171 - Advanced Diploma of Music (Sound Production)
Course Contact: John Phillips
Course Contact Phone: +61399254913
Course Contact Email: john.phillips@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teacher: John Phillips
Email: john.phillips@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 50
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
In this course you will learn the skills and knowledge required to develop an overall sound design.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUASOU513 Develop sound designs |
Element: |
1. Confirm sound design brief and organise resources |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Confirm production brief and requirements with required personnel 1.2 Participate in concept meetings and determine creative and technical sound requirements for production 1.3 Confirm sound requirements meet the overall production requirements in consultation with required personnel 1.4 Identify types of sounds required, and determine content, quality and duration of each sound component 1.5 Determine and document resource and creative requirements for each sound component 1.6 Identify any additional personnel required to fulfil the brief, and confirm and document roles of each sound design team member |
Element: |
2. Generate and assess ideas for sound designs |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Assist and encourage sound design team members in generating ideas for sound design 2.2 Generate, discuss and record different ideas and options that will form the basis of developing required sound design 2.3 Select ideas that are most aligned to technical and creative requirements of sound design brief and production requirements 2.4 Evaluate viability, cost and technical feasibility of selected ideas in line with sound design brief, and adjust ideas as required 2.5 Select final ideas for components of sound design, according to overall requirements of the brief |
Element: |
3. Design sound components |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Develop sound design concept using brief and ideas generated by sound design team 3.2 Refine and develop sound components required to implement sound design in line with creative and technical requirements 3.3 Establish clear relationship between sound components and objectives of sound design and overall production 3.4 Share work in progress with others and incorporate feedback and additional ideas and requirements 3.5 Identify and address any difficulties with sound design as required 3.6 Confirm final sound design concept is consistent with brief 3.7 Present sound design to required personnel in required format to convey design concept |
Element: |
4. Evaluate final sound designs |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Evaluate whether final sound design meets sound design brief requirements 4.2 Seek feedback and opinions from required personnel on final sound design concept and document results of evaluation 4.3 Communicate results of evaluation to required personnel and develop strategies to improve future practice |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.
Details of Learning Activities
In class learning activities may include, but are not limited to:
• lectures and/or lab work
• teacher directed group activities and projects
• concept development of group and individual projects
• group discussions and class presentations
• peer and teacher feedback
• WIP (work in progress) reviews
• self directed online, library and industry research
• self directed project production work and reflection
Out of class activities may include, but are not limited to:
• maintaining secure daily backups of all assessment and project data to your RMIT Google Drive account
• accessing online tutorial resources
• self directed online, library and industry research
• self directed project production work and reflection
• class excursions to events and locations outside of RMIT
Teaching Schedule
Please note: While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the weekly order is subject to change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources.
WEEKLY OUTLINE
| WEEK | CONTENT | ASSESSMENTS COMMENCE | ASSESSMENTS DUE |
| Week 1 |
The Sound Designers Unit Overview and first class activities |
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| Week 2 | Evidence of Participation activity | ||
| Week 3 | Surround Sound in Pro-Tools | ||
| Pro Tools I/O | |||
| STUDIO BASED CLASS | |||
| Class will be divided into two groups for this session | |||
| Week 4 | Studio Prac | Evidence of Participation activity DUE | |
Surround Sound in Pro-Tools | |||
| Pro Tools I/O | |||
| Week 5 | OMF demo |
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 |
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| OMF Prac | |||
| ASSESSMENT 2 COMMENCES | |||
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Remix demonstration / instruction
Review examples of genres and consider production approaches | |||
| Week 6 | LABOR DAY - NO CLASS | ||
| Week 7 | ASSESSMENT 3 COMMENCES |
Assessment 3 | |
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ADR v Foley Sound Design / roles in film sound production (KK) ADR / Foley Fight Club process explained | |||
| Fight Club allocations finalised | |||
| Week 8 | Remix review - review process and listen to previous examples | ||
| Sound for games (Vegetables) / Wilhelm / Foley | |||
| Bass Management / Matrix v Discrete / File Management | |||
| Week 9 |
LOGIC PRO Simple Logic Pracs "American Pie", "Of God" and others |
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LOGIC PRO PRAC Look at "Nothing to See" Logic PRAC (Sik-O) | |||
| FOLEY - Walter Murch - Gunshot compression | |||
| GLE: Introduction to CHICAGO requirements | |||
| Review Previous remixes & Idiot Boxes - ASSESSMENT 2 DUE | |||
| Week 10 | Game Sound | Assessment 2 DUE | |
| Producer Kits | |||
| Week 11 | Sound Design / Foley - Ben Burtt | Assessment 5 | |
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Exporting LOGIC PRO sessions to PRO TOOLS Exporting sessions from week 9 + | |||
| Assessment #1 "Research" doc; completed in class | |||
| Week 12 | SOUND DESIGN FOR GAMES | Assessment 1 DUE | |
| Converting Logic sessions to Pro Tools | |||
| OMF revision Pracs | |||
| Week 13 |
SURROUND I/O in PRO TOOLS |
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| STUDIO SESSION | |||
Revision and check in on Surround I/O prac | |||
| Week 14 | ASSESSMENT 3 & 5 DUE | ||
| MPSD | |||
| FINAL REVIEW | |||
| Week 15 | ASSESSMENT 4 | Assessment 4 | Assessment 3 DUE |
| Assessment and Review | |||
| Look at a selection of back catalogue music productions | |||
| Week 16 | Volca Master Class | Assessment 4 DUE | |
| Music Inspired Animation review | |||
| ASSESSMENT 4 DUE | |||
| Complete Ass 4 in class, plus Ass 1 & documents for Ass 2 & 3 |
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 for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral/written presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.
Assessment Tasks
Students enrolled in Vocational Education and Training qualifications are assessed for Competency. To be assessed 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.
Assessment Task 1 Research
Knowledge assessment where you are required to answer 6 questions as a project in your own time (away from class).
Due week 12
Assessment Task 2 Practical Assessment (Genre)
You will be supplied with a song (Genre) to remix.
Due week 10
Assessment Task 3 Foley & ADR Project
For this project you will work in groups to record ADR, foley & atmos, then work individually to complete the sound edit and final mix.
Due week 15
Assessment Task 4 Game Sound
This assessment will look at processes for completing game sound editing and sound design. Using the DAWS Reaper and F Mod.
Due week 16
Assessment in this course uses the following grades:
CA - Competency Achieved
NYC - Not Yet Competent
DNS - Did Not Submit
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix for this course demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the unit of competency. These matrices are available through Program Administration.
Other Information
Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters.
Attendance:
Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises. You are strongly advised to 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.
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.
Recognition of Current Competency (RCC) RCC applies only if you have previously successfully demonstrated competence in a unit of competency, and now require to be reassessed to ensure that the competence is being maintained.
Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer, RPL, or RCC for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.
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