Introduction to Sound Production 1

Subject guarantor:

Martin PINKAS

Name of lecturer(s):

Martin PINKAS

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

The course aim is the practice of basic skills in working with sound material.

Mode of study:

Interactive instruction

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

Basic knowledge of acoustics, electro-acoustics, music signal theory and music theory. Assured knowledge in working with Macintosh and PC operating systems.

Recommended optional programme components:

None

Course contents:

Sound categories - the spoken word, ambient noise, atmospheric, music

Recording the spoken word, microphone selection, exteriors, interiors, studio

Stylizations of speech, Commentary, reports.

Editing the spoken word

Recordings of ambient noise, mono vs. stereo. Stylizations of ambient noise for film and radio use.

Archiving, sound banks.

Recommended or required reading:

Zamazal Václav, Hudební nástroje před mikrofonem, Editio Supraphon 1975

Vlachý Václav, Praxe zvukové techniky, Muzikus 1995

Bláha Ivo, Zvuková dramaturgie audiovizuálního díla, AMU 2004

Planned learning activities and teaching methods:

exercises

Assessment methods and criteria:

Activity in exercises.

Course web page:

Note:

none

Schedule for winter semester 2012/2013:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

Schedule for summer semester 2012/2013:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

• Obor Zvuková tvorba (Bc) (compulsory subject of the main qualification)