Audiovisual Assignment in Documentary Film 3

Course unit code:

308ACD3

Course unit title:

Mode of delivery:

zápočet

Range:

Type of course unit:

compulsory subject

Level of course unit:

Year of study

3rd year

Semester when the course unit is delivered

letní

Number of ECTS credits allocated:

Garant předmětu:

Jiří MOUDRÝ

Name of lecturer(s):

Vladimír SKALL, Jiří KŘÍŽ, Jiří MOUDRÝ

Study Objectives:

The aim of the exercise is to create the complete sound element of an assigned AV project in which the student demonstrates sound dramaturgy skills and mastery of sound techniques and necessary technology.

Mode of delivery:

Student work on the sound element of an assigned practical exercise includes all the usual technological processes in the creation in an AV work. In the first phase: Screenplay study, consultations with the director and Sound Dept. instructor, preparations for shooting and shooting itself in a particular surroundings (the studio, exterior or on location). In the second phase: finalization work at the digital work station (DAW) - setting the sound to the image, cleaning, corrections and synchronization of recorded sound, supplementary music, background and sound atmosphere by supplementary shooting or selecting recordings from the archives. The final operations will be the sound mixing of the prepared recrodings, set into multiple tracks.

In shooting the student, as sound master who directs the work of the microphone assistant - in principle a Sound Dept. lower year student. An inseparable part of the exercise is a written explanation which must be submitted with the AV recording exercise. In the written explanation, the student demonstrates along with creative talent, they also have a rational view of the professional issues and manages not only the practical side of the exercise but is also able to systematically describe, and analyze their work. The student also understands the underpinnings of the given issue and with acquired experience also takes away general theory lessons.

The written explanation needs:

- to demonstrate through analysis of the assignment that the student understands the purpose and considerations of the practical task.

- to consider possible variations and justify the sound dramaturgy and implementation selected.

- to describe the applied technology, technical equipment used and manner of work including precise data regarding the technology management, etc.

- to comment on the environment which influence the implementation, (influence of the surroundings, crew collaboration...).

- to evaluated the results of their work and extract general conclusions, or analyze effects of insufficiencies and propose what might have been a better treatment.

- to demonstrate the ability to write a stylized professional text - in standard language, without slang or grammar mistakes.

The written explanation should have the appropriate formal tone, systematic arrangement and clear divisions. The name of the student, study and study year must be presented at the beginning. Further, a complete specification of the data of the work must be presented - the name of the work, genre, crew names, format, footage, year of completion and the like. At the end, the explanation must be dated and signed.

The content and formality level is considered in the whole of the exercise grading.

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

Active approach to the work in the course of preparations, shooting and post-production. Concurrent consultations with the instructor. Completion of Sound Creation 2, 3, 4 and 5. Basics of AV Sound Mixing. AV Post-production 1.

Recommended optional programme components

No requirements.

Course contents:

Implementation of the complete sound element of a challenging AV project.

Study materials:

Bláha, I. (2004): Zvuková dramaturgie audiovizuálního díla. AMU, Praha. (ISBN 80-7331-010-4)

Borwick, J. (1994): Sound Recording Practice. Oxford University Press, Oxford. (ISBN 0-19-816381-9)

Chion, M. (1994): Audio-Vision. Sound of Screen. Columbia University Press, New York. (ISBN 0-231-07899-4)

Hůrka, M. - Estetika zvuku ve filmu ( ČsFÚ 1965)

Janoušek, I. - ABC akustiky pro hudební praxi (Supraphon)

Kolektiv - Film a filmová technika (SNTL 1974)

Kolmer, F. - Prostorová akustika SNTL 1984

Kuna, M. - Zvuk a hudba ve filmu ( Panton 1968)

Stadtrucker, I. - Zvukové majstrovstvo ve F a TV (SPN 1977)

Škvor, Z.- Akustika a elektroakustika(Academia 2001)

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Exercises

Moderated and non-moderated discussions; analysis of screenplay and shooting material, consultations on sound post-production, screenings of completed films.

Assessment methods and criteria

Credit is awarded based on the commission evaluation of the submitted film and written explication.

Language of instruction:

Czech

Work placement(s):

Pracovní stáž není u tohoto předmětu zavedena.

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Further information:

No schedule has been prepared for this course

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

Zvuková tvorba - bakalář (qualification subject - practical seminar)