Module Details

Module Code: MEDI C1612
Module Title: Introduction to Audio
Title: Introduction to Audio
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Cathal Nolan
Module Author:: Rolf Zaska
Domains:  
Module Description: This module is intended to provide students with the theoretical knowledge and understanding of the communicative power of music, voice and sound used in TV, Cinema & Games. All stages of audio will be covered to include planning, production and post-production.

The aim of this module is to give students the basic ability and practical skills to support narrative content within video footage by producing sound design through sound recording and sound editing.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Recognize the narrative function of music and sound used in TV, Cinema & Games
LO2 Demonstrate these narrative functions by producing sound design for video footage
LO3 Use Industry Standard Sound Recording hardware and Digital Audio software in producing an original music score for a piece of visual media.
LO4 Choose appropriate audio hardware for specific productions.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Introduction to Sound Design and Music Appreciation
Understanding the Qualities of music and sound such as timbre, pitch, melody, harmony, rhythm, etc. Recognizing the Psychological and Emotional aspects of music and sound; listening modes; Gestalt principles and Illusion & the Doppler Shift. -Genres of music and their contribution to narrative structure in TV, Cinema & Games. -Narrative function of sound in TV,Cinema & Games; narrative analysis, music and story, character identification, primary and secondary emotions
Sound Production & Sound Design
Introduction to Sound Recording & Inventing Sound Objects based on the Foley technique. ADR (Automatic Dialogue Replacement) -Multitrack Editing and mixing music and sound. -Sound Shaping; Music and Sound Manipulation through Dubbing, Mixing, Editing, -Altering frequencies, Adding Effects such as Echo, Delay and Reverbs. -Syncing sound to Image.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 20
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Written Assignment
Project
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 40
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
A significant group project will assess the degree to which the student has achieved the skill, competencies and knowledge as defined in the learning outcomes.
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 40
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Viewing and listening to examples of work.
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.
Reassessment Description
Learners that fail but achieve a minimum final percentage of 30% in the module will be eligible for one or more of the following: Submit assignment, Re-submit components, Practical examination, Interview or Presentation.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Laboratory Contact Project Based learning Every Week 3.00 3
Independent Learning Time Non Contact Estimate Learner Hours Every Week 1.00 1
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • David Bordwell, Kristin Thompson. (2010), Film art, 9. McGraw-Hill, New York, p.544, [ISBN: 0073386162].
  • by David Sonnenschein. (2001), Sound design, Michael Wiese Productions, Seattle, WA, [ISBN: 9780941188265].
  • Pam Cook. The Cinema Book 3rd Edition, 3. British Film Institute, p.450, [ISBN: 1844571939].
  • Oliver Sacks. Musicophilia, 2. Picador, p.448, [ISBN: 0330523597].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
Discussion Note: