Module Descriptors
FILM AND SOUND DESIGN
FILM60201
Key Facts
School of Computing and Digital Technologies
Level 6
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Heather Minchin
Email: H.Minchin@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- GROUP ASSIGNMENT weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
1.Analysis of technical elements in relation to digital film production and film sound design.
2.Application of film production equipment and waveform software to digital audio and film.
3.Instruction of audio-visual material for a short section of film.
4.Presentation of audio-visual techniques and technology
2.Application of film production equipment and waveform software to digital audio and film.
3.Instruction of audio-visual material for a short section of film.
4.Presentation of audio-visual techniques and technology
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Prior study of CE00758-2 Film Technology 2 or equivalent
Module Additional Assessment Details
Comprising of:-
A 10 minute group presentation, weighted at 50% [Learning Outcomes 2 & 3]
and
A group practical, weighted at 50%-Production of an original 3 minute audio-visual work
[Learning Outcomes 1 & 4]
Key Information Set:
100% practical exams
A 10 minute group presentation, weighted at 50% [Learning Outcomes 2 & 3]
and
A group practical, weighted at 50%-Production of an original 3 minute audio-visual work
[Learning Outcomes 1 & 4]
Key Information Set:
100% practical exams
Module Learning Strategies
Lectures and laboratory sessions
(1:30)3
Learning on all aspects of the module will be facilitated by lectures, tutorials, problem solving exercises and student centred learning.
Practical assignments using production and post production facilities and equipment will support the learning.
Key Information Set:
24% scheduled teaching and learning activities
76% guided independent learning
(1:30)3
Learning on all aspects of the module will be facilitated by lectures, tutorials, problem solving exercises and student centred learning.
Practical assignments using production and post production facilities and equipment will support the learning.
Key Information Set:
24% scheduled teaching and learning activities
76% guided independent learning
Module Texts
http://www.filmsound.org/
ALTMAN, R. (1992) Sound Theory Sound Practice, Routledge
GLOMAN, C. (2000) Placing Shadows: Lighting techniques for video production, Focal Press
HOLMAN,T (2000) 5.1 Surround Sound, Focal Press
HOLMAN, T. (2002) Sound for Film and Television, Focal Press
HUBER, D.M. (2004) Modern Recording Techniques, Focal Press
KENNY, T. Sound for Picture: The Art of Sound Design in Film and Television (Mix Pro Audio Series), Artistpro.com Publisher
LOBRUTTO, V. (1994) Sound on Film, Greenwood Press
NESBITT, Alec (2004) The Sound Studio, Focal Press
RUMSY, F. (2002) Sound and Recording' (4th Ed.) Focal Press
WEIS, E. & BELTON, J. (1985) Film Sound, Theory and Practice, Columbia University Press
YEWDALL, D. (2003) Practical Art of Motion Picture Sound, Focal Press
ALTMAN, R. (1992) Sound Theory Sound Practice, Routledge
GLOMAN, C. (2000) Placing Shadows: Lighting techniques for video production, Focal Press
HOLMAN,T (2000) 5.1 Surround Sound, Focal Press
HOLMAN, T. (2002) Sound for Film and Television, Focal Press
HUBER, D.M. (2004) Modern Recording Techniques, Focal Press
KENNY, T. Sound for Picture: The Art of Sound Design in Film and Television (Mix Pro Audio Series), Artistpro.com Publisher
LOBRUTTO, V. (1994) Sound on Film, Greenwood Press
NESBITT, Alec (2004) The Sound Studio, Focal Press
RUMSY, F. (2002) Sound and Recording' (4th Ed.) Focal Press
WEIS, E. & BELTON, J. (1985) Film Sound, Theory and Practice, Columbia University Press
YEWDALL, D. (2003) Practical Art of Motion Picture Sound, Focal Press
Module Resources
Canon XL1/2 and Panasonic Mini DV Cameras and support equipment.
Digital location audio recording equipment and microphones.
Portable lights.
Avid Xpress DV video editing software
Adobe Audition sound editing software
Word processing facilities
Digital location audio recording equipment and microphones.
Portable lights.
Avid Xpress DV video editing software
Adobe Audition sound editing software
Word processing facilities