CMNS2130
10 units
2000 level
Course handbook
Description
In this course students will develop skills in studio and location-based sound production techniques applicable to radio production, video production, sound production, multimedia and other related communication operations. The course 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 and software. It develops knowledge skills and techniques applicable to a variety of storage formats and recording systems common to media practice.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Newcastle City Precinct
- Semester 1 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Apply media and communication concepts to sound production problems faced by professional practitioners;
2. Select and use appropriate sound recording and post-production processes for professional sound production;
3. Demonstrate operational proficiency with recording and sound production facilities.
Content
Topics covered include:
- Functions of producers, engineers and sound designers;
- Acoustics;
- Microphone type and usage;
- Mixing desks and signal paths;
- Stereo and multitrack recording and editing techniques;
- Use of digital software for sound production;
- Recording on location and in studio environments;
- Monitoring and Mixing;
- Signal Processing;
- Storage formats and systems
Requisite
You cannot enrol in this course if you have successfully completed CMNS1130.
Assumed knowledge
CMNS1100 Foundations of Media Production and CMNS1240 Commercial Social Media Production.
Assessment items
Quiz: Quiz
Professional Task: Production Brief
Professional Task: Mix Audio Files
Project: Major Project -
Contact hours
Semester 1 - 2024 - Newcastle City Precinct
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 5 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 11 week(s) starting in week 2
Course outline
- CMNS2130 - Semester 1, 2024 (Newcastle) (PDF, 264.1 KB)
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