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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to mix music that has been recorded live or in a studio. It involves balancing all instrumentals, vocals and recorded/imported sounds, and adding effects. It applies to individuals who work with clients and colleagues to mix down existing multi-track recordings to formats ready for mastering. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Evidence of the ability to: - mix a range of existing multi-track recordings to formats ready for mastering, in collaboration with colleagues and clients - use the features of a range of industry current sound mixing software and equipment in line with industry standards - balance instruments, vocals and recorded/imported sounds - incorporate appropriate effects into the final mix. Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must: - describe the main techniques and methods of mixing music - outline mixing conventions for different music genres and explain techniques used to balance instruments and vocals - list and describe effects that can be used to enhance a music mix - briefly outline the operational principles for the available sound mixing software and equipment - describe the issues and challenges that typically arise in the context of mixing music, and how to address them - explain work health and safety considerations for mixing sound.
Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to: - sound mixing software and equipment - work environments where sound is mixed - relevant recording documentation - interaction with others. Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
GS5 VET GRADING SCHEMA Used for WAAPA VET only
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to mix music that has been recorded live or in a studio. It involves balancing all instrumentals, vocals and recorded/imported sounds, and adding effects. It applies to individuals who work with clients and colleagues to mix down existing multi-track recordings to formats ready for mastering. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Evidence of the ability to: - mix a range of existing multi-track recordings to formats ready for mastering, in collaboration with colleagues and clients - use the features of a range of industry current sound mixing software and equipment in line with industry standards - balance instruments, vocals and recorded/imported sounds - incorporate appropriate effects into the final mix. Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must: - describe the main techniques and methods of mixing music - outline mixing conventions for different music genres and explain techniques used to balance instruments and vocals - list and describe effects that can be used to enhance a music mix - briefly outline the operational principles for the available sound mixing software and equipment - describe the issues and challenges that typically arise in the context of mixing music, and how to address them - explain work health and safety considerations for mixing sound.
Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to: - sound mixing software and equipment - work environments where sound is mixed - relevant recording documentation - interaction with others. Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
GS5 VET GRADING SCHEMA Used for WAAPA VET only
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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