Foundations in Sound Design

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Code Completion Credits Range Language Instruction Semester
311MFSD credit 1 8 hours (45 min) of instruction per semester, 19 to 24 hours of self-study English winter

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The subject provides FAMU International

Contents

Module 1: Acoustic and psychoacoustics of Sound; Anatomy of Sound and Sound representation in the digital domain.

Module 2: Sound in Space; Microphones and Voice in Media.

Module 3: Sound Effects and their roles in audio production and Sound Design.

Module 4: Concepts of audio post-production workflow. Philosophy and practical strategies of preparation, mixing and mastering in Audio Post Production.

Learning outcomes

Aim of the course is to provide students with a high-level introduction to the fundamental topics of Sound Studio Practices in relation to Sound Design. The topics will include acoustic and psychoacoustic of sound, principles of recording and digital audio; basics of architectural acoustics, role of human voice in media, practical and philosophical principle of audio production from the perspective of project preparation, mixing and mastering.

Prerequisites and other requirements

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Literature

M.Filimowicz: Foundation in Sound Design for Linear Media

K.Collins: Studying Sound: A Theory and Practice of Sound Design

Evaluation methods and criteria

The lecturer assess students participation and work in course of the module.

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