Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Immersive Sound Environments
Credit Points: 12.00
Important Information:
In 2024 this course is titled 'Ambisonic Modelling'.
From 2025 this course will be titled 'Immersive Sound Environments'.
Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
ARCH1372 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
315H Architecture & Design |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 2 2011, Sem 1 2012, Sem 2 2012 |
ARCH1372 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
320H Architecture & Urban Design |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 1 2014, Sem 2 2014, Sem 1 2015, Sem 2 2015, Sem 1 2016, Sem 2 2016, Sem 2 2017 |
ARCH1372 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
370H Design |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 1 2022, Sem 1 2023, Sem 1 2025 |
Course Coordinator: Jeffrey Hannam
Course Coordinator Phone: Please email
Course Coordinator Email: jeff.hannam@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Location: School of Design, RMIT University, City Campus
Course Coordinator Availability: Please email
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None
Course Description
In this course, you will be introduced to methods of reproducing a recorded or synthesised sound field through ambisonic modelling approaches to create the illusion of hearing a true three-dimensional acoustic environment.
These approaches can be used to support a variety of professional and research applications including investigations into acoustic environments of real or imagined spaces; describing the acoustic ecology of landscapes and built environments; and analysing and specifying the design of products and materials that make up our environments. They can also be used in support of the design of virtual walkthroughs, visual installation work, surround-sound gaming, film and animation and interaction design.
This course introduces core principles of designing immersive sound environments providing you with hands-on experience in unique recording and synthesis techniques to support the design of three-dimensionally modelled sound fields and real-world spaces using freely available software technologies.
This course is a component of a major and minor offered by the BH104P25 Bachelor of Industrial Design (Honours) program.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
Program Learning Outcomes
This course contributes to the following BH104P25 Bachelor of Industrial Design (Honours) program learning outcomes:
PLO1: Apply analytical, critical, creative, and strategic thinking to industrial design problems and research across complex, place-based, and cultural contexts.
PLO3: Articulate complex design ideas with respect for diverse audiences using an adaptable range of technologies, techniques, and modes of representation.
PLO6: Initiate, plan, manage, and realise research-led design projects in an independent, relational, reflective, and ethical manner.
If you are taking this course as an option course or as part of a minor, this course will complement the learning outcomes you are developing in your program.
Course Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Identify a software approach to best support individual design practices.
- Apply complex immersive sound environment modelling techniques using a variety of software technologies through self-directed design projects.
- Analyse, reflect and communicate concepts relating to the reconstruction of complex sonic environments using digital media in audio and visual contexts.
Overview of Learning Activities
You will be actively engaged in a range of learning activities such as instruction, demonstrations, site visits and structured exercises for establishing the knowledge required in applying immersive sound environment techniques using specific software and associated technologies through a design project.
Delivery may be face-to-face, online or a mix of both.
Overview of Learning Resources
RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems.
To effectively participate in coursework, either on, or away from campus, you are advised to obtain (as a minimum) the following:
- Design and documentation equipment including a personal computer of an appropriate specification, course specific software, a digital camera or mobile phone.
When on campus you will have access to and will utilise the School of Design workshop facilities, specialist spatial sound studios, computer labs and software, and 2D and 3D printing facilities.
Course specific resources such as readings, reference lists, access to specialist software, video demonstrations and class notes will be provided online.
There are services and resources available to support your learning through the University Library. The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help as well as a range of study support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the RMIT student website.
A Library Subject Guide for the discipline this course is aligned to can be found here: https://rmit.libguides.com/design-industrial
Overview of Assessment
You will be assessed on how well you meet the course learning outcomes and your development against the program learning outcomes.
Major/Minor course
Please note that this course is not numerically graded. That means you will receive either a Pass Grade (PX) or a Fail Grade (NN) on completion.
The assessment task percentage weightings give you an indication of the volume and significance of the work required relative to the whole course experience.
For assessment tasks due for submission during the relevant semester teaching period, if you receive a Fail Grade on work submitted you will have one week to address the specific feedback and resubmit for reassessment. For assessment tasks due after the conclusion of classes this option is not available.
To successfully complete this course, you need to have passed all assessment tasks.
Courses with a PX grade structure are automatically excised from the calculation of your Grade Point Average (GPA) and are not included in the calculation of Weighted Academic Mark (WAM) for embedded Bachelor Honours programs.
This approach to grading and assessment is aimed at ensuring each course is inclusive of student diversity and prior learning and capabilities can be developed as is appropriate to your discipline and interests.
Assessment Tasks
Task 1: Appreciation, 10% CLO 1
Task 2: Project Development, 30% CLOs 1, 2
Task 3: Project Performance, 30% CLOs 2, 3
Task 4: Project Documentation, 30%CLOs 1, 2, 3
Feedback will be given on all assessment tasks.
If you have a long-term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.
Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies, procedures, and instructions.