General Information
This subject will provide students with the basic competencies required to capture and manipulate sound for radio and video production, to identify and use professionally different types of microphones, to use a range of digital recording devices, to understand room dynamics and requirements for recording and to work with sound on the AVID and Protools platforms. This is a practical course with a theoretical foundation which will give you a more professional approach to audio in future subsequent course work.
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Details
Academic unit: Faculty of Society & Design Subject code: FITV11-107 Subject title: Film & TV Audio Production Subject level: Undergraduate Semester/Year: January 2018 Credit points: 10.000 -
Delivery & attendance
Timetable: https://bond.edu.au/timetable Delivery mode: Standard Workload items: - Computer Lab: x12 (Total hours: 24) - Laboratory
- Lecture: x12 (Total hours: 24) - Weekly Lecture
Attendance and learning activities: -
Resources
Prescribed resources: Books
- Holman, Tomlinson (2013). Sound for Digital Video. n/a, Focal Press
iLearn@Bond & Email: iLearn@Bond is the online learning environment at Bond University and is used to provide access to subject materials, lecture recordings and detailed subject information regarding the subject curriculum, assessment and timing. Both iLearn and the Student Email facility are used to provide important subject notifications. Additionally, official correspondence from the University will be forwarded to students’ Bond email account and must be monitored by the student. To access these services, log on to the Student Portal from the Bond University website as www.bond.edu.au
Academic unit: | Faculty of Society & Design |
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Subject code: | FITV11-107 |
Subject title: | Film & TV Audio Production |
Subject level: | Undergraduate |
Semester/Year: | January 2018 |
Credit points: | 10.000 |
Timetable: | https://bond.edu.au/timetable |
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Delivery mode: | Standard |
Workload items: |
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Attendance and learning activities: |
Prescribed resources: | Books
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iLearn@Bond & Email: | iLearn@Bond is the online learning environment at Bond University and is used to provide access to subject materials, lecture recordings and detailed subject information regarding the subject curriculum, assessment and timing. Both iLearn and the Student Email facility are used to provide important subject notifications. Additionally, official correspondence from the University will be forwarded to students’ Bond email account and must be monitored by the student. To access these services, log on to the Student Portal from the Bond University website as www.bond.edu.au |
Enrolment requirements
Requisites: |
Nil |
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Assumed knowledge: |
Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.
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Restrictions: |
Nil |
Assurance of learning
Assurance of Learning means that universities take responsibility for creating, monitoring and updating curriculum, teaching and assessment so that students graduate with the knowledge, skills and attributes they need for employability and/or further study.
At Bond University, we carefully develop subject and program outcomes to ensure that student learning in each subject contributes to the whole student experience. Students are encouraged to carefully read and consider subject and program outcomes as combined elements.
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
Program Learning Outcomes provide a broad and measurable set of standards that incorporate a range of knowledge and skills that will be achieved on completion of the program. If you are undertaking this subject as part of a degree program, you should refer to the relevant degree program outcomes and graduate attributes as they relate to this subject.
Subject Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
On successful completion of this subject the learner will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the key principals audio production for a range of film and television productions.
- Effectively, safely and creatively operate professional standard microphones and audio mixing and recording equipment.
- Effectively, safely and creatively operate audio post-production equipment, such as Pro-Tools.
- Record quality audio in a variety of environments to professional standards.
- Creatively edit, design and post produce audio for a range of audioscapes.
- Effectively replace and synchronize audio with video images.
Generative Artificial Intelligence in Assessment
The University acknowledges that Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen-AI) tools are an important facet of contemporary life. Their use in assessment is considered in line with students’ development of the skills and knowledge which demonstrate learning outcomes and underpin study and career success. Instructions on the use of Gen-AI are given for each assessment task; it is your responsibility to adhere to these instructions.
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Assessment details
Type Task % Timing* Outcomes assessed *Cinematic Project Soundscape/Interview 25% Week 5 2,3,4,5 *Cinematic Project Sound Edit/ Mix 10% Week 9 2,3,4,5,6 *In-Class Quiz - Individual In class Test 25% Week 11 1 Creative Piece Final Audio Assignment 30% Week 12 1,2,3,4,5,6 *Class Participation Professionalism and Workshop Contribution 10% Ongoing 1,2,3,4,5,6 - * Assessment timing is indicative of the week that the assessment is due or begins (where conducted over multiple weeks), and is based on the standard University academic calendar
- C = Students must reach a level of competency to successfully complete this assessment.
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Assessment criteria
Assessment criteria
High Distinction 85-100 Outstanding or exemplary performance in the following areas: interpretative ability; intellectual initiative in response to questions; mastery of the skills required by the subject, general levels of knowledge and analytic ability or clear thinking. Distinction 75-84 Usually awarded to students whose performance goes well beyond the minimum requirements set for tasks required in assessment, and who perform well in most of the above areas. Credit 65-74 Usually awarded to students whose performance is considered to go beyond the minimum requirements for work set for assessment. Assessable work is typically characterised by a strong performance in some of the capacities listed above. Pass 50-64 Usually awarded to students whose performance meets the requirements set for work provided for assessment. Fail 0-49 Usually awarded to students whose performance is not considered to meet the minimum requirements set for particular tasks. The fail grade may be a result of insufficient preparation, of inattention to assignment guidelines or lack of academic ability. A frequent cause of failure is lack of attention to subject or assignment guidelines. Quality assurance
For the purposes of quality assurance, Bond University conducts an evaluation process to measure and document student assessment as evidence of the extent to which program and subject learning outcomes are achieved. Some examples of student work will be retained for potential research and quality auditing purposes only. Any student work used will be treated confidentially and no student grades will be affected.
Type | Task | % | Timing* | Outcomes assessed |
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*Cinematic Project | Soundscape/Interview | 25% | Week 5 | 2,3,4,5 |
*Cinematic Project | Sound Edit/ Mix | 10% | Week 9 | 2,3,4,5,6 |
*In-Class Quiz - Individual | In class Test | 25% | Week 11 | 1 |
Creative Piece | Final Audio Assignment | 30% | Week 12 | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
*Class Participation | Professionalism and Workshop Contribution | 10% | Ongoing | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
- * Assessment timing is indicative of the week that the assessment is due or begins (where conducted over multiple weeks), and is based on the standard University academic calendar
- C = Students must reach a level of competency to successfully complete this assessment.
Assessment criteria
High Distinction | 85-100 | Outstanding or exemplary performance in the following areas: interpretative ability; intellectual initiative in response to questions; mastery of the skills required by the subject, general levels of knowledge and analytic ability or clear thinking. |
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Distinction | 75-84 | Usually awarded to students whose performance goes well beyond the minimum requirements set for tasks required in assessment, and who perform well in most of the above areas. |
Credit | 65-74 | Usually awarded to students whose performance is considered to go beyond the minimum requirements for work set for assessment. Assessable work is typically characterised by a strong performance in some of the capacities listed above. |
Pass | 50-64 | Usually awarded to students whose performance meets the requirements set for work provided for assessment. |
Fail | 0-49 | Usually awarded to students whose performance is not considered to meet the minimum requirements set for particular tasks. The fail grade may be a result of insufficient preparation, of inattention to assignment guidelines or lack of academic ability. A frequent cause of failure is lack of attention to subject or assignment guidelines. |
Quality assurance
For the purposes of quality assurance, Bond University conducts an evaluation process to measure and document student assessment as evidence of the extent to which program and subject learning outcomes are achieved. Some examples of student work will be retained for potential research and quality auditing purposes only. Any student work used will be treated confidentially and no student grades will be affected.
Study Information
Submission procedures
Students must check the iLearn@Bond subject site for detailed assessment information and submission procedures.
Policy on late submission and extensions
A late penalty will be applied to all overdue assessment tasks unless an extension is granted by the subject coordinator. The standard penalty will be 10% of marks awarded to that assessment per day late with no assessment to be accepted seven days after the due date. Where a student is granted an extension, the penalty of 10% per day late starts from the new due date.
Academic Integrity
University’s Academic Integrity Policy defines plagiarism as the act of misrepresenting as one’s own original work: another’s ideas, interpretations, words, or creative works; and/or one’s own previous ideas, interpretations, words, or creative work without acknowledging that it was used previously (i.e., self-plagiarism). The University considers the act of plagiarising to be a breach of the Student Conduct Code and, therefore, subject to the Discipline Regulations which provide for a range of penalties including the reduction of marks or grades, fines and suspension from the University.
Bond University utilises Originality Reporting software to inform academic integrity.Feedback on assessment
Feedback on assessment will be provided to students within two weeks of the assessment submission due date, as per the Assessment Policy.
Accessibility and Inclusion Support
If you have a disability, illness, injury or health condition that impacts your capacity to complete studies, exams or assessment tasks, it is important you let us know your special requirements, early in the semester. Students will need to make an application for support and submit it with recent, comprehensive documentation at an appointment with a Disability Officer. Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Office at the earliest possible time, to meet staff and learn about the services available to meet your specific needs. Please note that late notification or failure to disclose your disability can be to your disadvantage as the University cannot guarantee support under such circumstances.
Additional subject information
Subject curriculum
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Week 1 - Lecture
Introduction to Subject. The physics of Sound. Roles in Sound.
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Week 1 - Workshop
Basic Audio Recording. Introduction to Pro Tools. Creating a Session. Pro Tools Windows, and the M-Box.
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Week 2 - Lecture
Stereo Sound, Stereo Recording, Introduction to microphones, Microphone placement, Location Sound on Set.
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Week 2 - Workshop
Recording with microphones, Preventing Hum, Stereo Recording, Equipment settings, Downloading recorder files to a computer.
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Week 3 - Lecture
Balanced Audio, Mic Vs Line, Analogue Audio, Digital Audio, Metering Audio - Peak and VU meters.
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Week 3 - Workshop
Importing, regions, adding fades, edit tools and edit modes, Mono and Stereo recording and managing sessions.
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Week 4 - Lecture
Audio Compression, Audio Frequency, Foley Sound, Room Treatment.
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Week 4 - Workshop
Basic Plugins in Protools, Signal routing, Bounce and burn to CD.
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Week 5 - Lecture
Location Sound, Using Mixers, What is a Pre-Amp, Phasing.
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Week 5 - Workshop
Hands on Using Mixers, Cameras and other audio equipment needed for final assessments.
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Week 6 - Lecture
ADR - Automated Dialogue Replacement.
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Week 6 - Workshop
ProTools in Edit 1, Studio setup & Mics, Recording and intro to ADR.
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Week 7 - Lecture
Music composition, Music Mixing and SoundFx, Recording Orchestras.
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Week 7 - Workshop
Grouping tracks, Automation, Importing and working with video tracks in Protools.
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Week 8 - Lecture
Audio formats, Sound Analysis, Music Copyright, Audio Mastering.
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Week 8 - Workshop
Advanced Plugins, Music Track Mixing, Assignment 2 Overview.
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Week 9 - Lecture
Noise reduction, Surround Sound, Dolby etc, Sound Technology, The Loudness War.
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Week 9 - Workshop
Workshop Activity on ProTools-Final Assignments, Prepare for mixing.
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Week 10 - Lecture
Final mixdowns, Sound Design Principles, Sound Designing.
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Week 10 - Workshop
Hands on Wireless microphones on film sets, problems and solutions.
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Week 11 - Lecture
In Class Test.
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Week 11 - Workshop
Practical Assessment.
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Week 12 - Lecture
Screenings.
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Week 12 - Workshop
Assignment completion.