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VPA113 Sound and Space (8)

Abstract

This subject introduces students to the fundamentals of audio in the environment. The subject explores live sound, acoustics,and how sound is effected by the environment and various locations.

+ Subject Availability Modes and Location

Session 1
InternalWagga Wagga Campus
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Subject information

Duration Grading System School:
One sessionHD/FLSchool of Communication and Creative Industries

Enrolment restrictions

Available to students undertaking School of Communication and Creative Industries courses.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to demonstrate the ability to setup a live audio system
- be able to demonstrate the ability to setup various microphone and speaker configurations
- be able to demonstrate and apply knowledge in the use of audio hardware in the manipulation of sound
- be able to demonstrate and apply knowledge in the use of audio software in the manipulation of sound
- be able to apply reverbs both actual, and virtual through the use of recordings and software

 

Syllabus

The subject will cover the following topics:
- What is sound?
- Principles of live sound
- Microphones and Speakers
- Recording and Editing sound - Reverbs and Delays - Preparing sound for live playback
- Sound replaying techniques

 

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The information contained in the 2015 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 01 October 2015. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.