Module Descriptors
AUDIO FOR VISUAL MEDIA
MUSI50096
Key Facts
Faculty of Arts and Creative Technologies
Level 5
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Paul Hodson
Email: P.Hodson@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- COURSEWORK weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Prior study of CE00098-1 Audio Visual Technology or equivalent
Module Resources
Music Technology Studios using typically Logic 8 Pro/ProTools/Cubase 4
Module Texts
Alkin, G. (1996) Sound Techniques for Video and TV, London: Focal Press
Grant, T. (2002) Audio for Single Camera Operation, London: Elsevier Science and Technology
Nisbett, A. (2003) The Sound Studio - Audio Techniques for Radio Television Film and Recording (7th Revised edition), UK: Elsevier Science and Technology
Rose, J. (2002) Producing Great Sound for Digital Video (2nd edition), San Francisco: CMP
Yewdall, D.L. (2007) Practical Art of Motion Picture Sound (3rd edition), US: Focal Press
Grant, T. (2002) Audio for Single Camera Operation, London: Elsevier Science and Technology
Nisbett, A. (2003) The Sound Studio - Audio Techniques for Radio Television Film and Recording (7th Revised edition), UK: Elsevier Science and Technology
Rose, J. (2002) Producing Great Sound for Digital Video (2nd edition), San Francisco: CMP
Yewdall, D.L. (2007) Practical Art of Motion Picture Sound (3rd edition), US: Focal Press
Module Learning Strategies
Interactive lecture/ tutorial
3 hours per week
(1:30)3
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 (typically 1500 words) weighting 50% assessing learning outcome 2
1. A Practical assignment weighting 50% assessing learning outcomes 1 & 3
2. A written assignment (typically 1500 words) weighting 50% assessing learning outcome 2
Module Indicative Content
You will be introduced to the process of synchronising audio within the film/computer game environment and given tuition in the use of a relevant Digital Audio Workstation (DAW). You will consider the choice of Sound Effects and Foley and how these elements are integrated to achieve a soundscape for use visual media. You will become familiar with the application of a DAW through a series of practical sessions.