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 and music - destructive form

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 2013/2014:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

Schedule for summer semester 2013/2014:

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)