Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Convenor, Lecturer, Tutor
Virginia Madsen
Contact via Email first. Office 0298502180
10 Hadenfeld Ave, 10HA 149
TBA group time, or by appointment
Tutor and Lecturer
Fereydoun Pelarek
Contact via Email first or iLearn.
10 Hadenfeld Ave, TBA
TBA
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Credit points |
Credit points
10
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
130cp at 1000 level or above
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
In this unit students work with contemporary production platforms. The unit caters to students in multimedia, screen and music production wishing to create sound design and audio-rich podcasting projects. The unit provides students the opportunity to create and complete a major project in radio (either a documentary feature, performance, experimental or music-sound theatre work) by working to construct their own creative works or soundtracks, or by realising new forms through interdisciplinary collaboration. Importantly, this unit provides students with experience in the functions of sound in audio-visual media and other performance forms, and enables a sophisticated understanding of the powerfully affecting sonic dimension of various media. Lectures extend and challenge students' knowledge of auditory culture and its formal developments; advanced production sessions build sophisticated levels of competency using a range of state-of-the-art facilities and equipment. |
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Late Assessment Submission Penalty
Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, a 5% penalty (of the total possible mark) will be applied each day a written assessment is not submitted, up until the 7th day (including weekends). After the 7th day, a mark of ‘0’ (zero) will be awarded even if the assessment is submitted. Submission time for all written assessments is set at 11.55pm. A 1-hour grace period is provided to students who experience a technical issue.
This late penalty will apply to non-timed sensitive assessment (incl essays, reports, posters, portfolios, journals, recordings etc). Late submission of time sensitive tasks (such as tests/exams, performance assessments/presentations, scheduled practical assessments/labs etc) will only be addressed by the unit convenor in a Special consideration application. Special Consideration outcome may result in a new question or topic.
These are serious penalties that will substantially alter your final grade and even determine whether you pass or fail this unit. Please make every effort to submit your assignment by the due date. If you find you cannot submit your assignment on time, please apply for Special Consideration through AskMQ. Make sure you read Macquarie University's policy regarding Special Consideration requests before you apply: https://students.mq.edu.au/study/assessment-exams/special-consideration
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Creative audio work | 35% | No | 09/09/24 11.55pm |
Production Diary and Synopsis/Pitch | 15% | No | Diary: 12/08/2024 - 09/11/24; Pitch Week 8 |
Sound work design and reflection | 50% | No | 08/11/24 11.55pm |
Assessment Type 1: Media presentation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 35 hours
Due: 09/09/24 11.55pm
Weighting: 35%
Working in small groups, students devise, record and compose a short audiowork based on a theme or form, and reflect on the creation process and outcome.
Refer to iLearn for further information.
Assessment Type 1: Plan
Indicative Time on Task 2: 8 hours
Due: Diary: 12/08/2024 - 09/11/24; Pitch Week 8
Weighting: 15%
This assessment task assesses project development and participation in the unit over the semester. The diary will demonstrate participation in classes and interaction with course content. Students will be assessed on the quality and clarity of those interactions as noted in the diary, and on the quality and clear communication of the synopsis/pitch.
Refer to iLearn for further information.
Assessment Type 1: Project
Indicative Time on Task 2: 45 hours
Due: 08/11/24 11.55pm
Weighting: 50%
Students will work on individual projects designed for podcast, a series or broadcast, or other creative audio applications. Examples include a single piece podcast episode, a documentary, radio-feature, sound portrait, sound drama, comedy, audio tour or creation of a sophisticated audio short story. An experimental digital work or audio artwork which may take different forms can be proposed for in situ performance/installation or on air/podcast presentation also. Students must also include a reflection which draws on minimum of two examples of work which are related to the work you have produced. This should be referenced.
Refer to iLearn for further information.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
This Unit uses Lectures and Workshop/Tutorials.
Please Note: Lectures commence in Week 1. Tutorials/Workshops commence in Week 2.
Please attend all classes as important skills and learning is dependent upon student participation and attendance: eg technical assistance and demonstrations are given in tutorial/workshops and students need to be able to attend these throughout the semester preferably in person, or in person via Zoom link if in an online class. Technical support and demonstrations (in association with tutors) will be provided with the help of a member of MCCALL Department's highly skilled specialist technical team. Full details on iLearn.
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
This unit generally uses (the following technology:
Zoom Video Communications Software
Avid Pro Tools Audio Recording/Editing Software or other Audio Recording/Editing Software and virtual or other plug ins
Audio Recording microphones and kits, including the Zoom H5 or H6 Portable Audio Recorder. Students will be able to borrow equipment if they can pick up at 10 HA, Macquarie university. See iLearn and lectures in Week 1 and 2 for further and up-to-date details.
We may also suggest additional low cost options to explore for useful software and/or recording tools but this is not necessary to create work in this unit.
READINGS, Programs to audition or other suggested training reading materials will be communicated via iLearn and check Leganto or library links. Generally these will be all free. See iLearn for full details and below.
SOME RECOMMENDED READINGS (in library)
Updated and other class linked Readings, Audio Programs, Podcasts etc, or other relevant Internet Resources will be posted to iLearn.
The unit begins with introductions to the expanding field of audio media forms. Over the course of the semester students will access and audition some of the highest quality examples being made, and the sites that host or produce them. A range of genres connecting non fiction and fictional forms, broadcast and online, multiplatform and locative media will be part of the selection, and are suggested as models or inspiration for students' own work. This course develops craft skills in audio production, voice performance, directing, studio program making and storytelling and each workshop introduces or develops these kinds of skills over the semester. Pro Tools will be taught specifically for program making, plus a range of new audio tools, Apps or software not taught in other radio and podcasting units will be introduced. The unit also examines recent trends in audio media, with students experiencing cutting edge examples from Australia and other international productions.
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Students seeking more policy resources can visit Student Policies (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/policies). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
To find other policies relating to Teaching and Learning, visit Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au) and use the search tool.
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/admin/other-resources/student-conduct
Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au
At Macquarie, we believe academic integrity – honesty, respect, trust, responsibility, fairness and courage – is at the core of learning, teaching and research. We recognise that meeting the expectations required to complete your assessments can be challenging. So, we offer you a range of resources and services to help you reach your potential, including free online writing and maths support, academic skills development and wellbeing consultations.
Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
The Writing Centre provides resources to develop your English language proficiency, academic writing, and communication skills.
The Library provides online and face to face support to help you find and use relevant information resources.
Macquarie University offers a range of Student Support Services including:
Got a question? Ask us via AskMQ, or contact Service Connect.
For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/information_technology/help/.
When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.
If possible you are advised to enrol in face to face mode tutorials/workshops although we continue to offer the online option, first run in 2021 with great success. Content covered in lectures and tute/workshops is similar to 2023 although regularly updated by the lecturer and adjusted with new examples from Australia and international sources highlighted. Students in the online class will have the option to borrow our equipment if they can access this in person at Macquarie University. Always check for updates and guidance in iLearn, or in early Lectures.
Unit information based on version 2024.01R of the Handbook