MMS2021 Audio Production

Contents

• Staffing
• Synopsis
• Objectives
• Topics
• Texts
• Reference materials
• Student workload
• Assessment details
• Important assessment information
• Assessment notes
• Other requirements
• Production date
• PDF version

STAFFING

SYNOPSIS

This course has been devised to familiarise the student with the basic skills used in radio broadcasting and audio recording in the field. It aims to introduce the beginner to the language of audio and the characteristics of the medium. It is also designed to make students familiar with the use of sound recording studio equipment, the editing suite, and the field recording situation. This course cannot be taken as an Option or Elective.

OBJECTIVES

On completion of this course students will be able to:

1. apply the characteristics of sound and the operational techniques of the audio medium to sound production;
2. interpret selective use of sound which the sound studio makes possible;
3. demonstrate to broadcast standard the use of equipment in the sound recording studio, the editing suite, and in the field situation.

TOPICS

TEXT and MATERIALS required to be PURCHASED or accessed

ALL textbooks and materials are available for purchase from USQ BOOKSHOP (unless otherwise stated). Orders may be placed via secure internet, free fax 1800642453, phone 07 46312742 (within Australia), or mail. Overseas students should fax +61 7 46311743, or phone +61 7 46312742. For costs, further details, and internet ordering, use the 'Textbook Search' facility at http://bookshop.usq.edu.au click 'Semester', then enter your 'Course Code' (no spaces).

Headphones and at least two high quality CDs. At least two (2) mini discs compatible with USQ equipment.

For this course, students are required to purchase an External 7200 rpm Hard Drive with Firewire. This hardware will be necessary for use over the duration of the three years of the degree course.

Ahern, S (ed) 2006, Making radio: a practical guide to working in radio, Australian Film and Radio School, 2nd edn, Allen & Unwin, Crows Nest, NSW.

REFERENCE MATERIALS

Reference materials are materials that, if accessed by students, may improve their knowledge and understanding of the material in the course and enrich their learning experience.

Crisell, A 1994, Understanding radio, 2nd edn, Routledge, London, New York.

McLeish, R 1999, Radio production: a manual for broadcasters, 4th edn, Focal Press, Oxford, Boston.

Nisbett, A 2003, The sound studio, 7th edn, Focal Press, Oxford, Boston.

O'Donnell, LB, Benoit, P and Hausman, C 1990, Modern radio production, 2nd edn, Wadsworth, Belmont.

Philpott, MM 1987, The technique of radio production: a manual for broadcast journalists, DDIAE, Toowoomba.

STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS

ASSESSMENT DETAILS

NOTES

1.

Students will explore sound principles and techniques. This assessment item is aligned with Objectives 1, 2 and 3.

2.

This assessment item is aligned with Objectives 1, 2 and 3.

3.

NB: Due date for this assessment will be advised by the lecturer. This assessment item is aligned with Objectives 1, 2 and 3.

4.

This assessment item is aligned with Objectives 1, 2 and 3.

IMPORTANT ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

1. Attendance requirements:
   It is the student's responsibility to attend and participate appropriately in all activities (such as lectures, tutorials, laboratories and practical work) scheduled for them, and to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course-related activities and administration. For this course normal class attendance consists of one 1 hour lecture, one 1 hour tutorial and one 1 hour workshop per week.
2. Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
   To complete each of the assessment items satisfactorily, students must obtain at least 50% of the marks available for the course.
3. Penalties for late submission of required work:
   If students submit assignments after the due date without extenuating circumstances and without prior approval, then a penalty of a maximum of 5% of the assigned mark may apply for each working day late, up to a maximum of 10 working days, at which time a mark of zero can be recorded for that assignment.
4. Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
   To be assured of receiving a passing grade a student must achieve at least 50% of the total weighted marks available for the course.
5. Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
   The final grades for students will be assigned on the basis of the aggregate of the weighted marks obtained for each of the summative assessment items in the course.
6. Examination information:
   There is no exam for this course.
7. Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
   Given the details under (6) above, there are no deferred exams for this course. However, if any deferred/makeup work is granted, it would have to be submitted by a date set by the examiner.
8. University Regulations:
   Students should read USQ Regulations 5.1 Definitions, 5.6 Assessment, and 5.10 Academic Misconduct for further information and to avoid actions which might contravene University Regulations. These regulations can be found at the URL http://www.usq.edu.au/corporateservices/calendar/part5.htm

ASSESSMENT NOTES

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

1. All assessment requirements will be submitted on sound recording mini discs, but students may be expected to submit supplementary scripts, prepared to comply with the conventions of the medium, together with written submissions relating to the organisation and production of all assessable items.
2. If assignments in the course require the use of surveys, interviews, etc., students should be aware of the University and Faculty of Arts ethical requirements/guidelines. (The course syllabus distributed to students in the first week of teaching provides this information.)

This version produced 27 May 2008.