Module Descriptors
FILM SOUND AND FOLEY
MUSI50080
Key Facts
Faculty of Arts and Creative Technologies
Level 5
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Simon Waite
Email: S.J.Waite@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
  • REPORT weighted at 50%
  • ASSIGNMENT - PRACTICAL weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
A REPORT (2000 words maximum) weighted at 50%. A GROUP PRACTICAL ASSIGNMENT weighted at 50% both assessing Learning Outcomes 1, 2 and 3.
Module Learning Strategies
Interactive lecture/ tutorial
3 hours per week (1:30)3
Module Texts
Alkin, G., 1996. Sound Techniques for Video and TV. London: Focal Press (ISBN: 0240512774)
Grant, T., 2002. Audio for Single Camera Operation. London: Elsevier Science and Technology (ISBN: 0240516443)
Nisbett, A., 2003 The Sound Studio - Audio Techniques for Radio Television Film and Recording (7th Revised edition). UK: Elsevier Science and Technology (ISBN: 0240519116)
Rose, J., 2002 Producing Great Sound for Digital Video (2nd edition) CMP Books (ISBN-10: 1578202086)
Yewdall, D.L., 2007 Practical Art of Motion Picture Sound? (3rd edition) Focal Press (ISBN-10: 0240808657)

Module Resources
Music Technology Labs and relevant Digital Audio Workstation software
Module Special Admissions Requirements
None.
Module Indicative Content
The module will cover the process of synchronising audio within a film environment and given tuition in the creation and processing of Foley Effects. You will consider the choice of foley effects and how these elements are integrated to achieve a soundscape for a film clip. You will become familiar with the creation of foley, dialogue and music replacement and synchronization of these elements to a film clip