Studio and Location Sound Production

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1 The Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC) was set up as a statutory body on 11 June 2001 by the Minister for Education and Science. Under the Qualifications (Education & Training) Act, 1999, FETAC now has responsibility for making awards previously made by NCVA. Module Descriptor Studio and Location Sound Production Level 6 N

2 Summary of Contents Introduction Module Title Module Code Level Credit Value Purpose Preferred Entry Level Special Requirements General Aims Units Specific Learning Outcomes Portfolio of Assessment Grading Individual Candidate ing Sheets Module Results Summary Sheet Appendices Glossary of Assessment Techniques Assessment Principles Describes context and objectives Indicates the module content. This title appears on the learner s certificate. It can be used to download the module from the website An individual code is assigned to each module Indicates where the award is placed in the National Framework of Qualification, from Level 6 to Level 6 Denotes the amount of credit that a learner accumulates on achievement of the module. Describes in summary what the learner will achieve on successfully completing the module and in what learning and vocational contexts the module has been developed. Where relevant, it lists what certification will be awarded by other certification agencies. Recommends the level of previous achievement or experience of the learner. Usually none but in some cases detail is provided here of specific learner or course provider requirements. There may also be reference to the minimum safety or skill requirements that learners must achieve prior to assessment. Describe in 3- statements the broad skills and knowledge learners will have achieved on successful completion of the module. Structure the learning outcomes; there may be no units. Describe in specific terms the knowledge and skills that learners will have achieved on successful completion of the module. Provides details on how the learning outcomes are to be assessed. Provides details of the grading system used. List the assessment criteria for each assessment technique and the marking system. Records the marks for each candidate in each assessment technique and in total. It is an important record for centres of their candidate s achievements. Can include approval forms for national governing bodies. Explains the types of assessment techniques used to assess standards. Describes the assessment principles that underpin the FETAC (FETAC) approach to assessment. 2

3 1 Module Title Studio and Location Sound Production 2 Module Code N Level 6 4 Credit Value 1 credit Purpose This module is a statement of the standards to be achieved to gain an FETAC credit in Studio and Location Sound Production for Film and Video at Level 6. The module is designed to teach location sound recording and multi-track studio recording to a professional level. 6 Preferred Entry Level None. 7 Special Requirements None. 8 General Aims Learners who successfully complete this module will: 8.1 be able to set up a public address and monitoring system for playback purposes 8.2 be able to operate a multi track recording set up in a recording studio 8.3 have a good understanding of digital audio workstation software similar to what is used for editing radio programmes 8.4 be able to operate a portable recording set-up for location recording 8. have a good understanding of microphone positioning and the differences between various microphones. 3

4 9 Units The specific learning outcomes are grouped into 4 units. Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4 Location Sound Recording Live Sound Studio Recording Audio Editing 10 Specific Learning Outcomes Unit 1 Location Sound Recording Learners should be able to: assemble suitable recording equipment for recording sound on a film shoot record the sound at a suitable recording level record the sound free of any distortion listen to the recordings with a critical ear organise suitable documentation for the recording session. Unit 2 Live Sound Learners should be able to: demonstrate a good working knowledge of a mixing desk assemble a small public address system use suitable types of cable for hooking the different pieces of equipment display a good working knowledge of a small public address system meet all safe working practices. 4

5 Unit 3 Studio Recording Learners should be able to: use a multi-track recording studio to layer and mix a composition record the sound at a suitable recording level record the sound free of any distortions listen to the recordings with a critical ear organise suitable documentation for the recording session. Unit 4 Audio Editing Learners should be able to: assemble various audio sections into a free flowing piece of audio organise suitable documentation for the editing session have a clear understanding of the various audio formats have a good understanding of the editing software display a good understanding of all the processes involved. 11 Portfolio of Assessment Please refer to the glossary of assessment techniques and the note on assessment principles at the end of this module descriptor. All assessment is carried out in accordance with FETAC regulations. Assessment is devised by the internal assessor, with external moderation by FETAC. Summary Project 0% Skills Demonstration 30% Written Examination 20%

6 11.1 Project The internal assessor will devise a project brief that requires candidates to demonstrate their ability to record sound on a film location and in a recording studio using multi track recording. Each candidate will record two compositions. The compositions can be either a piece of music or a short film of between 3 and 10 minutes duration Skills Demonstration The candidate will demonstrate skills acquired in the following areas of technical expertise sound editing, location sound recording and setting up a public address system for playback Examination The internal assessor will devise a Theory-Based examination. The examination will be 1 hour 30 minutes in duration. The format of the examination will be as follows: Section A: Short Answer Questions. 12 questions, 10 to be answered, 1 mark per question Section B: Structured Questions. 3 questions, 2 to be answered, marks per question. 12 Grading Pass 0-64% Merit 6-79% Distinction % 6

7 Individual Candidate ing Sheet 1 Studio and Location Sound Production N32863 Project 0% Candidate Name: _ PPSN: Centre: No.: Assessment Criteria documentation sound balance creative use of effects sound free from distortion good synchronisation to image proper sound levels good use of panning understanding of the brief candidate meets all deadlines effective use of dynamics Maximum Candidate TOTAL MARKS This mark should be transferred to the Module Results Summary Sheet 0 Internal Assessor s Signature: Date: External Authenticator s Signature: Date: 7

8 Individual Candidate ing Sheet 2 Studio and Location Sound Production N32863 Skills Demonstration 30% Candidate Name: _ PPSN: Centre: No.: Assessment Criteria Live Sound equipment safety and security correct use of cables good handling of equipment good level of sound good understanding of the mixing desk Audio Editing good understanding of the software proper labelling / identification of the edits final edit to be free of any glitches good level of sound correct export format Location Sound equipment safety and security correct use of cables correct positioning of microphones good level of sound good handling of equipment Maximum Candidate TOTAL MARKS This mark should be transferred to the Module Results Summary Sheet 30 Internal Assessor s Signature: Date: External Authenticator s Signature: Date: 8

9 Individual Candidate ing Sheet 3 Studio and Location Sound Production N32863 Examination (Theory-Based) 20% Candidate Name: _ PPSN No.: _ Centre: No: Assessment Criteria Section A: short answer questions 12 short answer questions, answer any 10 (1 mark each) (Indicate questions answered) Question No.: Section B: structured questions 3 structured questions, answer any 2 ( marks each) (Indicate questions answered) Question No.: Maximum Subtotal 10 Candidate Subtotal 10 TOTAL MARKS This mark should be transferred to the Module Results Summary Sheet 20 Internal Assessor s Signature: Date: External Authenticator s Signature: Date: * The internal assessor is required to enter here the question numbers answered by the candidate. 9

10 FETAC Module Results Summary Sheet Module Title: Studio and Location Sound Module Code: N32863 Candidate Surname Sheet Sheet Sheet Assessment ing Sheets Maximum s per ing Sheet Candidate Forename Total 100% Grade* Signed: Internal Assessor: Date: This sheet is for internal assessors to record the overall marks of individual candidates. It should be retained in the centre. The marks awarded should be transferred to the official FETAC Module Results Sheet issued to centres before the visit of the external Authenticator. Grade* D: % M: 6-79% P: 0-64% U: 0-49% W: candidates entered who did not present for assessment 10