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General information

Academic year:
2025
Description:
This module will provide the students with an array of digital sound design, recording, and editing techniques for use in the film and multimedia field. They will practice script and sound analysis, and each student will take part in the shooting and sound editing of a movie scene. The module will also provide an overview of the fundamental principles of sound and will give students knowledge of recording, processing, and editing digital audio using field recorders and dedicated software.
ECTS credits:
5
Course coordinator:
Pere Puigbert Esponella

Groups

Group A

Duration:
One-semester, 2nd semester
Teaching staff:
Language of the classes:
English (100%)

Competences

  • B6. Select and use the most appropriate information and communication technologies for each situation, both personally and professionally
  • E6. Use different audiovisual equipment to capture, edit, design and reproduce images and sound for superior use in any format both digital or analog
  • E7. Apply audiovisual and multimedia software

Syllabus

1. The narrative power of sound - Scene analysis

2. The sound script

3. Sound equipment for filmmaking

4. Recording audio for a movie scene

5. Editing and mixing sound with a dedicated digital audio workstation

6. FX & Foley Recording

7. Mixing and broadcast levels

8. Ambience Recording

9. Musical Instruments Recording

Activities

Activity type Hours with a teacher Hours without a teacher Virtual hours with a teacher Total
Analysis / case study 37,00 22,00 0 59,00
Hands-on class 16,00 18,00 0 34,00
Teamwork 3,00 14,00 0 17,00
Total 56,00 54,00 0 110

Bibliography

  • David Sonnenschein (2001). Sound Design: The Expressive Power of Music, Voice and Sound Effects in Cinema. Michael Wiese Productions.
  • Iglesias Simón, Pablo (2004). El diseñador de sonido: función y esquema de trabajo. ADE-Teatro, (101), 199-215
  • Mark Cousins & Russ Hepworth-Sawyer (2014). Logic Pro X. Focal Press.
  • David Miles Huber, Robert E. Runstein (2013). Modern recording Techniques. Focal Press.
  • Bob Katz (1999). The secrets of mastering engineer. Various Editions.
  • David Gibson (2001). The art of mixing. Various Editions.

Assessment and Grading

Assessment activities:

Description of the activity Assessment Activity % Remediable subject
Classroom Practices. Sound design of a scene: sound script, dialogue & foley recording, editing & mastering.
Some follow-up practices will not be evaluated with a numerical value, but will have an implication in the grade in case of non-submission: minus 0.3 points for work not submitted.
30 No
Soundscape Project Sound narrative, quality & levels of sound recordings, editing, and mixing of the final project will be assessed. 50 Yes
Final essay Review the whole process we have followed in this module. Draw conclusions from each step we took from the beginning of the course (which is the purpose you think each step has?). Also, explain the learning outcomes you have achieved in each of these stages. 20 No

Grading

In all the works, the learning of the tools and techniques learned in class will be evaluated, as well as the creative expressiveness.

75% class attendance is considered essential for the completion of this course, as well as the student's involvement in sessions and good cooperation within the group.

Even if the students have a good score for their soundscape project (group practice), they will not be able to pass the module in case they do not submit all the individual assessment practices.

Specific criteria for the "No show" grade:
Declared "Not Presented" if the sum of the total percentage of submitted practices is less than 25%.

Absence from course sessions of more than 60% will be listed as "Not Presented".

Single Assessment:
Due to the characteristics of this module, the single assessment option is not considered. The knowledge, learning strategies, and skills that this module conveys imply a continuous work of maturation in which, progressively, the student obtains feedback thanks to the continuous evaluation. The various assessment tasks are designed so that students consolidate and reinforce the learning and skills to be achieved.

Minimum requirements to pass:
A minimum grade of 5 is mandatory for the successful completion of this module.

Mentorship

You can arrange a personal meeting via email (course tutor: pere.puigbert@eram.cat)

Communication and interaction with students

All the necessary instructions for the follow-up of the subject will be given during classes.

Remarks

Practice outside of class hours is recommended.

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