Fundamentals of Sound Production

Course unit code:

308ZZT

Course unit title:

Mode of delivery:

zkouška

Range:

2/T

Type of course unit:

compulsory subject

Level of course unit:

Year of study

1st year

Semester when the course unit is delivered

letní

Number of ECTS credits allocated:

Garant předmětu:

Jiří MOUDRÝ

Name of lecturer(s):

Jiří MOUDRÝ

Study Objectives:

The course aim is to introduce students, briefly, the basics of Sound and technology used in film and TV practice.

Mode of delivery:

Conveyance of the practical and theory experience of the instructor. Moderated discussion.

Contact instruction.

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

Completion of courses „Introduction to the Sound Trade“ and „Sound Trade techique.“

Recommended optional programme components

To watch in the cinema all current Czech films sent into distribution in course of the semester.

Course contents:

This course is a combination of the presentation of and information about the technical means and technilogy related to working with, production of and presentation of the sound element of film and TV works. The course aim is to introduce, briefly, the basics of sound and sound technque used in film and partially in TV practice.

1. Basic knowledge about sound 1.

2. Basic knowledge about sound 2.

3. The acoustics spectra of musical instruments and the spoken word.

4. Technical equipment for receiving sound, microphone sound reception.

5. Binaural hearing, stereophonics

6. Types of recording, sound and formats.

7. Anti-noise equipment, synchronization of sound with an image.

8. Sound processing technology in film and TV, sound procedures 1.

9. Sound processing technology in film and TV, sound procedures 2.

10. Sound element processing procedures in film, preparations and recording.

11. Sound element processing procedures in film, finalizing.

12. Th soundmaster and his collaborators and other crewmembers and an overview of multi-channel sound systems.

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)

Dickreiter, M. (2003): Mikrofon-Aufnahmetechnik. Hirzel Verlag, Stuttgart. (ISBN 3-7776-1199-9)

Dolby Laboratories Inc. - Firemní literature

Huber, D. M. ? Williams P. (1998): Professional Microphone Techniques. Mix Books Emeryville. (ISBN 0-872886-85-9)

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

Kolektiv - Film a filmová technika (SNTL 1974)

Kolmer, F. - Prostorová akustika SNTL 1984

Smetana, C. - Praktická elektroakustika (SNTL 1981)

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

Webers, J. (2003): Handbuch der Tonstudiotechnik. Franzis Verlag, Poing. (ISBN3-7723-5528-5)

http://www.dolby.com/

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Classes

Conveyance of the practical and theory experience of the instructor. Discussion.

Assessment methods and criteria

Grade and credit are awarded for: Participation in 80% of the total number of classes and submission of the required work and that:

a/ An analysis of a sound component of a particular current Czech feature film in the extent of 3-5 pages.

Further, based on active participation in classes and completion of the final interview.

Language of instruction:

Czech

Work placement(s):

Pracovní stáž není u tohoto předmětu zavedena.

Course web page:

Note:

Schedule for winter semester 2010/2011:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

Schedule for summer semester 2010/2011:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

Zvuková tvorba - bakalář (qualification subject)