Sound Design (12219.1)

Please note these are the 2028 details for this unit
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Sound Design
Available teaching periods Delivery mode Location
View teaching periods On-campus
 Bruce, Canberra
South Bank, QLD
Coomera, QLD
EFTSL Credit points Faculty
0.125 3 Faculty Of Arts And Design
Discipline Study level HECS Bands
School Of Arts & Communication Level 1 - Undergraduate Introductory Unit Band 2 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021)
Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021)
Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan Social Work_Exclude 0905)
From film to animation and games, sound is an essential part of modern media. Yet, its importance is often overshadowed by our heavy bias for visual media. In this unit, you will look at the theory and practice of sound in digital media. Working with modern audio tools and techniques, you will develop the skills and knowledge that are needed for the creation, editing and integration of digital audio for stand-alone and mixed media works.

Learning outcomes

After successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Plan and build soundscapes and soundtracks in response to a brief;
2. Employ technical skills and understanding to record, edit, and mix sound;
3. Utilise principles and techniques of sound composition and design; and
4. Examine and reflect on sound as a communicative medium.


Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development


Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

11134 Sound Design

Assumed knowledge

None.
Availability for enrolment in 2027, 2028 is subject to change and may not be confirmed until closer to the teaching start date.
Year Location Teaching period Teaching start date Delivery mode Unit convener
2026 Bruce, Canberra Semester 2 10 August 2026 On-campus Dr David Spencer
2026 South Bank, QLD Semester 2 10 August 2026 On-campus Mr Rafe Sholer
2026 Coomera, QLD Semester 2 10 August 2026 On-campus Mr Benjamin Crawford
2027 Bruce, Canberra Semester 2 09 August 2027 On-campus Ms Prue Robson
2027 South Bank, QLD Semester 2 09 August 2027 On-campus Mr Rafe Sholer
2028 Bruce, Canberra Semester 2 07 August 2028 On-campus Ms Prue Robson
The information provided should be used as a guide only. Timetables may not be finalised until week 2 of the teaching period and are subject to change. Search for the unit timetable.

Required texts

Required and recommended unit materials are included in the unit Reading list or, for audio and visual materials, linked to on the modules page of the unit canvas site.

Submission of assessment items

Artificial intelligence

Students are permitted to use generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) as indicated in the assessment instructions for this unit.

GenAI may only be used in authorised ways when completing assessments at UC. This means that GenAI can only be used for an assessment when:

  1. the Unit Convener has authorised GenAI use for that assessment
  2. the student uses GenAI in the way that the assessment instructions allow
  3. the student fully acknowledges their use of GenAI, with proper citations, references and a GenAI Acknowledgement Statement in line with the assessment instructions.

Where the assessment instructions do not specifically state that GenAI may be used and how, then its use is not permitted for that assessment. Students must still provide the required GenAI Acknowledgement Statement to indicate whether GenAI has or has not been used in the preparation of the assessment. If unsure, students should seek advice from the Unit Convener.

The GenAI for Students Library Guide provides further information, including how to reference GenAI.

Students must apply academic integrity in their learning and research activities at UC. This includes submitting authentic and original work for assessments and properly acknowledging any sources used.

Academic integrity involves the ethical, honest and responsible use, creation and sharing of information. It is critical to the quality of higher education. Our academic integrity values are honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage.

UC students have to complete the Academic Integrity Module annually to learn about academic integrity and to understand the consequences of academic integrity breaches (or academic misconduct).

UC uses various strategies and systems, including detection software, to identify potential breaches of academic integrity. Suspected breaches may be investigated, and action can be taken when misconduct is found to have occurred.

Information is provided in the Academic Integrity Policy, Academic Integrity Procedure, and University of Canberra (Student Conduct) Rules 2023. For further advice, visit Study Skills.

Participation requirements

Engagement with unit materials, including lectures, and participation in classes and related activities is strongly recommended to get the most from the unit sound design. In-class familiarisation with and use of audio recording equipment forms an important part of preparation for assessment items.

Required IT skills

No prior experience with use of audio editing, mixing, and mastering software is assumed for the unit sound design.

Work placement, internships or practicums

None

Additional information

Students should exercise caution using recording equipment in the field, in particular avoiding risky recording near vehicles, and the use of weapons or ‘pyrotechnics' near recording equipment. If in doubt as to safety when recording the unit convenor should be consulted about recording plans.

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