CMNS1130
Media Production: Sound Production
10 Units
Not available in 2014
Previously offered in 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009
The course provides students with an education in the application and analysis of studio and location-based sound production techniques and skills applicable to radio production, video production, sound production, multimedia and other related communication operations. It examines the practices of producers, engineers and sound designers beginning with basic acoustics, microphone types and techniques, various applications of mixing desks and signal paths, and moves on to the importance of monitoring and mixing and the use of signal processors. The course applies this knowledge to stereo and multi-track recording and editing techniques using a variety of sound equipment including digital software programs for sound production. It develops knowledge skills and techniques applicable to a variety of storage formats and recording systems common to media practice.
In order to participate in this course, students must complete a compulsory Workplace Health and Safety requirement. Students will receive full information on this Compulsory Course Component in the course outline provided by the school.
| Objectives | At the successful completion of this course students will: 1. be able to apply understandings of communication to problems faced by professional practitioners in the field of sound production for the media; 2. have enhanced their understanding of sound recording and post-production processes in professional aspects of sound production for the media; 3. have developed a competent level of familiarity and operational proficiency with recording and sound production facilities. |
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| Content | Topics covered include: 1. Functions of producers, engineers and sound designers; 2. Acoustics; 3. Microphone type and usage; 4. Mixing desks and signal paths; 5. Stereo and multitrack recording and editing techniques; 6. Use of digital software for sound production; 6. Recording on location and in studio environments; 8. Monitoring and Mixing; 9. Signal Processing; 10. Storage formats and systems. |
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| Replacing Course(s) | CMNS2370 Media Production: Sound | ||||
| Transition | Students who have passed CMNS2370 cannot count CMNS1130 for credit. | ||||
| Industrial Experience | 0 | ||||
| Assumed Knowledge | CMNS1230 Foundations of Media Production. | ||||
| Modes of Delivery | Internal Mode | ||||
| Teaching Methods | Lecture
Student Projects Workshop |
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| Contact Hours | Workshop: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term Lecture: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term Workshop: for 1 hour(s) per Week for 1 weeks |
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