Module Descriptors
SOUND DESIGN FOR FILM
MUSI50194
Key Facts
School of Digital, Technologies and Arts
Level 5
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Marc Estibeiro
Email: Marc.Estibeiro@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 72
Independent Study Hours: 228
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- COURSEWORK weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Resources
Music software laboratories
Surround studios
Portable recording equipment
Internet and library
External locations
Surround studios
Portable recording equipment
Internet and library
External locations
Module Texts
Ament, V.T. (2009) The Foley Grail: The art of performing sound for film, games and animation. Oxford: Elsevier.
Bartlett, B and Bartlett, J. (1998) Practical Recording Techniques. 2nd Ed. Oxford: Focal Press.
Chion, M. Gorbman, C. and Murch, W. (1994) Audio-Vision: Sound on Screen. New York: Columbia University Press.
Holman, T. (2008) Surround Sound: Up and Running. 2nd Ed. Oxford: Focal Press.
Katz, R. 2007. Mastering Audio: The Art and the Science. Oxford: Focal Press.
Purcell, J. (2007) Dialogue editing for Motion Pictures. Oxford: Focal Press.
Rose, J. (2002) Producing Great Sound for Digital Video. 2nd Ed. Oxford: Focal Press.
Rumsey, F. and McCormick, T. (2009) Sound and Recording. 6th Ed. Oxford: Focal Press.
Sonnenschein, D. (2001) Sound Design: The Expressive Power of Music, Voice and Sound Effects in Cinema. Studio City CA: Michael Wiese Productions
Viers, R. (2008) The Sound Effects Bible: How to create and record Hollywood-style sound effects. California: Michael Wiese
Yewdall, D.L. (2007) Practical Art of Motion Picture Sound (3rd edition) Oxford: Focal Press.
Bartlett, B and Bartlett, J. (1998) Practical Recording Techniques. 2nd Ed. Oxford: Focal Press.
Chion, M. Gorbman, C. and Murch, W. (1994) Audio-Vision: Sound on Screen. New York: Columbia University Press.
Holman, T. (2008) Surround Sound: Up and Running. 2nd Ed. Oxford: Focal Press.
Katz, R. 2007. Mastering Audio: The Art and the Science. Oxford: Focal Press.
Purcell, J. (2007) Dialogue editing for Motion Pictures. Oxford: Focal Press.
Rose, J. (2002) Producing Great Sound for Digital Video. 2nd Ed. Oxford: Focal Press.
Rumsey, F. and McCormick, T. (2009) Sound and Recording. 6th Ed. Oxford: Focal Press.
Sonnenschein, D. (2001) Sound Design: The Expressive Power of Music, Voice and Sound Effects in Cinema. Studio City CA: Michael Wiese Productions
Viers, R. (2008) The Sound Effects Bible: How to create and record Hollywood-style sound effects. California: Michael Wiese
Yewdall, D.L. (2007) Practical Art of Motion Picture Sound (3rd edition) Oxford: Focal Press.
Module Learning Strategies
3 hour laboratories incorporating lectures, tutorials and practical sessions.
Technical instruction on techniques for film sound recording equipment (1x 2 hours), studio preparation for ADR sessions (1x 2 hours) and DAW techniques for film sound editing (1x 2 hours).
Technical instruction on techniques for film sound recording equipment (1x 2 hours), studio preparation for ADR sessions (1x 2 hours) and DAW techniques for film sound editing (1x 2 hours).
Module Additional Assessment Details
100% In course assessment comprising:-
50% Individual stereo and surround soundtracks with accompanying report 1800 words (Sem 1)
assessing Learning Outcomes 1, 2 and 3
50% Original sound design creation, interview and presentation. (Sem 2) assessing Learning Outcomes 2, 3 and 4
50% Individual stereo and surround soundtracks with accompanying report 1800 words (Sem 1)
assessing Learning Outcomes 1, 2 and 3
50% Original sound design creation, interview and presentation. (Sem 2) assessing Learning Outcomes 2, 3 and 4
Module Indicative Content
All aspects of film sound & synchronisation
Exploration of the different elements of film soundtracks
Project management utilising industry standard DAWs
Mixing & mastering in stereo and 5.1 surround.
Effective use of film sound hardware.
Exploration of the different elements of film soundtracks
Project management utilising industry standard DAWs
Mixing & mastering in stereo and 5.1 surround.
Effective use of film sound hardware.
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Prior study of CE00146-4 Audio Processing (or equivalent)
Knowledge of music theory
Knowledge of music theory