Module Descriptors
FILM SOUND AND SYNCHRONISATION
MUSI50086
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
  • ASSIGNMENT weighted at 50%
  • ASSIGNMENT - PRACTICAL weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Special Admissions Requirements
CE00613-2 Film Sound and Foley or equivalent
Module Resources
Digidesign M Boxes running Pro Tools LE software
Module Texts
Franz. D., 2001 Producing in the Home Studio with Pro Tools. US Berklee Press, (ISBN 0 634 03221 6)
Heithecker. S., and Hirsch. S., 2003 Pro Tools 7 Session Secrets: Professional Recipes for High-Octane Results. US: Hungry Minds Inc. (ISBN-10: 0471933988)
Keane. J., 2002 A Musician's Guide to Pro Tools. Athens, GA: Supercat Press (ISBN 0 9718499 0)
Rose, J., 2002 Producing Great Sound for Digital Video (2nd edition). CMP Books (ISBN-10: 1578202086)
Strong. J., 2004 Pro Tools All-in-One Desk Reference for Dummies. Hungry Minds Inc, U.S: (ISBN-10: 0764557149)
Yewdall, D.L., 2007 Practical Art of Motion Picture Sound? (3rd edition) Focal Press (ISBN-10: 0240808657)
Module Learning Strategies
Interactive lecture/ tutorial
3 hours per week (1:30)3
Module Additional Assessment Details
100% in course assessment comprising of:
1. A Practical assignment weighting 50% assessing Learning outcomes 1 & 3
2. A written assignment 2000 words maximum weighting 50% assessing Learning outcome 2
Module Indicative Content
Film Sound Design and a detailed technical and practical understanding of Pro Tools LE
The essential skills needed to complete a film video project on Pro Tools LE.