3 x 2 hour lectures followed by workshops, tutorials, problem solving exercises and practical participation in the production of major collaborative projects using laboratory equipment and editing facilities.

A range of microphones
Computer based audio manipulation software
Mixing desk
Fixed and portable audio recording equipment
Word Processing facilities

Coursework comprising practical work culminating in a final interview weighted at 100% addressing Learning Outcomes 1, 2 and 3

Tomlinson Holman (2010), Sound for Film and Television, Focal Press
Jay Rose (2008), Producing Great Sound for Film and Video, Focal Press
Jason Corey (2010), Audio Production and Critical Listening, Focal Press

Prior study of module CE00806-4 Film and TV Practical Skills Technology or equivalent.

This module requires students to demonstrate technical sound recording and manipulation techniques through undertaking appropriate roles in the production of collaborative projects and reporting on them.
In the course they will gain knowledge of
1. Sound recording techniques
2. Sound manipulation techniques
3. The importance of a properly constructed soundtrack
4. The effect of sound on genre, theme and tempo of a film

This module requires students to demonstrate technical sound recording and manipulation techniques through undertaking appropriate roles in the production of collaborative projects and reporting on them. In the course they will gain knowledge of sound recording techniques, sound manipulation techniques, the importance of a properly constructed soundtrack, and the effect of sound on genre, theme and tempo of a film.