Introduction to the Soundrack

Subject guarantor:

Jakub KUDLÁČ (FAMU, Praha 1, Smetanovo nábř. 2)

Name of lecturer(s):

Jakub KUDLÁČ (FAMU, Praha 1, Smetanovo nábř. 2)

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

The first objective of this course is to be able to clearly hear a film. Not always an easy thing due to the privileging of vision when experiencing cinema. Once we can start to more clearly listen to and hear films we can then start learning the methods used to construct the sound space for your own works.

Mode of study:

Class lectures provoke watching excerpts or full length films and discussing them both from technical and aesthetic perspectives; students provide their own comments related to films they suggest as a catlyst for classrooom discussion; theoretical texts used as a basis for lecture material.

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

None.

Recommended optional programme components:

No

Course contents:

A theoretical and practical course in creating the digital sound space for film and video. The course will focus on the fundamentals of using sound to furnish meaning, whether for narrative, documentary or abstract works. We will follow the thread of production through the various elements that comprise a soundtrack, based on our real time limitations and available tools. Basic precepts, tips and tricks: from conception to sound capture to edit to mix to output - via the building blocks of the soundtrack including dialogue, narration, music, foley, ambient sound, and most importantly sound effect/sound design. We will work in the Final Cut and Soundtrack programs.

Recommended or required reading:

Readings, bibliography & URLs, DVD examples will be provided.

Audio-Vision, Michel Chion

Sound Theory Sound Practice, Rick Altman ed.

www.filmsound.org

Planned learning activities and teaching methods:

Depending on particular public events corresponding with classes, film screenings might be suggested.

Assessment methods and criteria:

Class attendance & participation - 30%

Brief analysis of a short section of a film given - 30%

2 page analysis of a film watched - 40%

Course web page:

Note:

In class guests.

Schedule for winter semester 2013/2014:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

Schedule for summer semester 2013/2014:

	06:00–08:0008:00–10:0010:00–12:0012:00–14:0014:00–16:0016:00–18:0018:00–20:0020:00–22:0022:00–24:00
Mon
Tue
Fri
Thu
Fri

Date	Day	Time	Tutor	Location	Notes	No. of paralel
		09:00–15:00	KUDLÁČ J. (FAMU, Praha 1, Smetanovo nábř. 2)			paralelka 1
		09:00–15:00	KUDLÁČ J. (FAMU, Praha 1, Smetanovo nábř. 2)			paralelka 1

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

• Audiovisual Studies - Bachelor (qualification subject)
• Photography EN - Bachelor (optional subject)
• Photography EN - Master (optional subject)
• Audiovisual Studies - Master (qualification subject)
• Cinema and Digital Media - Cinematography (optional subject)
• Cinema and Digital Media - Screenwriting (optional subject)
• Cinema and Digital Media - Directing (qualification subject, optional subject)