Course Title: Manage production of sound recordings
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2023
Course Code: COMM7387C
Course Title: Manage production of sound recordings
School: 515T Creative Industries
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6172 - Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (Directing)
Course Contact: Andrew Harrison
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4350
Course Contact Email: andrew.harrison@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teacher: Andrew Harrison
Email: andrew.harrison@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 50
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 course describes the skills and knowledge required to manage the production of sound recordings from planning through to post-production. It involves confirming production objectives, preparing resources for production, overseeing recording and post-production, and finalising evaluation of the production.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUASOU612 Manage production of sound recordings |
Element: |
1. Clarify sound recording brief |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Participate in production meetings with required personnel and discuss vision, production values and expected project outcomes 1.2 Confirm production objectives, deliverables, constraints and other requirements 1.3 Finalise repertoire and operational details for project in discussion with required personnel |
Element: |
2. Organise resources |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Identify and recruit artists and production staff according to project requirements 2.2 Secure venues and resources for rehearsal and recording sessions according to project requirements2.3 Finalise and confirm contracts for staff, artists and venues as required |
Element: |
3. Prepare for production of sound recording |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Confirm availability of required resources in discussion with required personnel 3.2 Draw up and distribute rehearsal and recording schedules to required personnel 3.3 Finalise and distribute schedule for production meetings to required personnel 3.4 Anticipate issues that may arise during production of sound recordings and develop contingency plans 3.5 Brief technical team on operations, production values and contingency plans |
Element: |
4. Manage recording sessions |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Confirm resources and production requirements are prepared for recording sessions and other associated activities 4.2 Verify and maintain production quality throughout recording in communication with required personnel 4.3 Provide directions to production staff throughout recording process according to production requirements 4.4 Maintain quality of musical and technical preparation throughout recording according to production and safety requirements 4.5 Comply with agreed time and budget constraints throughout recording |
Element: |
5. Manage post-production |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Confirm post-production process and outputs meet production requirements 5.2 Facilitate continuing input from required personnel into post-production process, taking remedial action as required 5.3 Provide directions to production staff throughout post-production process according to production requirements 5.4 Confirm post-production outputs are saved in required format |
Element: |
6. Evaluate production of sound recording |
Performance Criteria: |
6.1 Review and evaluate sound production processes and outputs in discussion with required personnel 6.2 Evaluate own role and note areas for improvement 6.3 Provide feedback to team members on their performance as required 6.4 Document evaluation according to production requirements and organisational procedures |
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 this program, structured learning occurs in the classroom and through completion of assessment. However, as an independent learner you will also be engaged in unstructured activities such as private study and practice of technical skills required in using microphones, audio mixers, recorders and sound editing tools . You are also expected to familiarise yourself with different aspects of the screen and media industry. This includes spending time engaged in attending films and film festivals, watching streamed content, attending industry events and exhibitions and building relationships with industry bodies such as Screen Producers Australia and the Australian Society of Cinematographers.
Your learning activities will take place in a studio, workshop or classroom using industry standard tools and resources. You will complete exercises and industry style projects. You will also be required to undertake independent study.
In class learning activities include, but are not limited to:
• lectures and presentations
• group discussion
• participation in teacher directed group activities/projects
• workshops
Out of class activities include, but are not limited to:
• online research
• independent project based work
Teaching Schedule
Note: While all course content in this schedule will be covered, the weekly order may change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources.
Week |
Class Content |
Assessment |
1 |
Overview of the course, assessment and facilities Musical component discussion. Basic sound theory Location sound recording equipment including new microphones, techniques and methods to be deployed - Plant, Boundary and Dynamic mics Sound mixer and recording media WHS: Risks and Hazards, safety requirements for correct equipment handling and technique, safety requirements all teaching/assessment spaces Class exercise
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2 |
Revision of class 1 Introduction to Plant and Boundary microphone techniques Introduction to Dynamic microphones - uses, sensitivity, loud sounds/impacts and loud Location SFX. Shotgun microphones. DOCUMENTS: Meetings - Crew roles-Safety-contingencies-Production documentation-Phases of a sound recording. Sound Report, photo log and recording Sound mixer and archiving media. Class exercise
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3 |
Revision of class 2 Crew roles Assessment 1- Part B requirements: Production documentation-Sound Reports-WHS/JSA and what they mean and how to use them Sound mixer and track isolation Contingencies Confirmation of projects to be completed and pre-production documentation for Assessment 1 - Part B. Class exercise
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4 |
Revision of class 3 Assessment 1 - Part A finalisation Assessment 1 - Part B Pre-Production Crew practice/discussion of recording Assessment 2 Project scenarios(rehearsal) Lapel Mics Class exercise
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Assessment 1 Part A Due next week
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5 |
Revision of class 4 Assessment 1 - Part A finalisation and submission Assessment 1 - Part B Pre-Production Crew practice/discussion of recording Assessment 2 Project scenarios Shotgun, Lapel, Plant/Boundary and Dynamic miking options. Test of musical component recording. Class exercise
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Assessment 1 Part A - Knowledge Q&A Due
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6 |
Revision of class 5 Assessment 1 - Part B Pre-Production Crew practice of recording Assessment 2 Project scenarios (rehearsal)-including logging-scheduling-photography of setup Continue miking option Retest of musical component rehearsal/recording. Class exercise
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7 |
Revision of class 6 Final Crew practice of recording Assessment 2 Project scenarios(rehearsal)-including logging-scheduling-photography of setup Continue miking options Retest of musical component rehearsal/recording. Revision of Production documentation/planning/safety/contingencies-cast/crew/equipment Class exercise
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Assessment 1 Part B Due next week
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8 |
Revision of class 7 Work in class on Assessment 1 - Part B Assessment 1 - Part B Pre-Production finalisation and submission
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Assessment 1 Part B - Pre-
Assessment 2 starts next week
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9 |
Assessment 2 (Production) Manage and record production sounds (Class 1) Crews conduct actual live location sound/music recording as per pre-production documentation for chosen project. Review and archive your production work
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Assessment 2 Production Manage and record production sounds Class 1 |
10 |
Assessment 2 (Production) Manage and record production sounds (Class 2) Crews conduct actual live location sound/music recording as per pre-production documentation for chosen project. Review and archive your production work
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Assessment 2 Production Manage and record production sounds Class 2 |
11 |
Assessment 2 (Production) Manage and record production sounds (Class 3) Crews conduct actual live location sound/music recording as per pre-production documentation for chosen project. Review and archive your production work
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Assessment 2 Production Manage and record production sounds Class 3 |
12 |
Assessment 2 (Production) Manage and record production sounds (Class 4). Final class for Assessment 2 Crews conduct actual live location sound/music recording as per pre-production documentation for chosen project. Review and archive your production work and prepare for assessment submission
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Assessment 2 Production Manage and record production sounds Class 4
Assessment 2 due next week
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13 |
Assessment 2 - finalisation and submission Re-iteration of correct identification of files Assessment 3 - basic clean-up of audio files using Audition
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Assessment 2 - Location Sound & Music Recording Due |
14 |
Assessment 3 Collation of documents/photos and audio files Continue and expanded use of Audition for basic audio file clean up including noise reduction, equalisation and export Discuss and evaluate your sound production process Folder and file submission structure
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Assessment 3 Due next week |
15 |
Assessment 3 - finalisation and submission Final submission of Assessment 3 sounds-documents-photos and evaluation to canvas.
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Assessment 3 - Post Production Management and Evaluation Due |
16 |
Review of all Assessment submissions
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Review |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
None |
References
You are advised to look on Canvas for ongoing updated information. |
Other Resources
Other resources for this course are available on Canvas.
The University Library has extensive resources and provides subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and support through Study Support:
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/learning-lab
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.
You should refer to the assessment brief which is available through Canvas for full assessment criteria.
Assessment Task 1 - This assessment is a two-part, class and non-class-based knowledge and pre-production assessment to be conducted outside and during timetabled class time. Part A - This knowledge assessment is designed to test the student’s ability to answer questions that address key concepts and theory as they grasp an introduction to the Management of Production of Sound Recordings. Students must adequately answer all questions to a competent standard. Part B - This Pre-Production assessment also tests the student’s ability to compile necessary (pre) production documentation such as scheduling, sound, location, rehearsal, equipment and safety reports/evaluations/photos and issues. Due Date:
Part A - Due Date: week 5
Part B - Due Date: week 8
Assessment Task 2 - Location Sound and Music Recording. This assessment is a two (2) part practical production assessment to be conducted during timetabled class time. This practical collaborative assessment is designed to test the student's ability to manage the production of an expanded multi-microphone location sound recording for a simulated dialogue-based dramatic shoot (2 short scenes maximum) and a small musical recording using two instruments/musicians (1-2 minutes maximum). Due Date: week 13
Assessment Task 3 - Post Production Management and Evaluation. Students must manage the post-production and final delivery of files and documents for an expanded multi-microphone location sound recording for a simulated dialogue-based dramatic shoot (2 short scenes maximum) and a small musical recording using 2 instruments/musicians maximum between 1-2 minutes maximum (aka Assessment 2 recordings). Due Date: week 15
Assessment Tasks 1, 2 and 3 are to be finalised by no later than end of Semester 1 Week 16
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 are available through the course contact in Program administration.
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 Student Essentials 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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