SOUND IN FILM AND TV - 2021/2

Module Overview

This module is intended to develop understanding and awareness of aspects of professional audio engineering as well as introducing practical film and TV sound techniques.

Module provider

Music and Media

Module Leader

HAIGH Alan (Music & Med)

Number of Credits: 15

ECTS Credits: 7.5

Framework: FHEQ Level 5

Module cap (Maximum number of students): N/A

Module Availability

Semester 1

Prerequisites / Co-requisites

Audio Fundamentals (pre-requisite)

Module content

Indicative content includes:

• Detailed look at the audio equipment available in the department


• Sound recording on film location and ADR


• Foley recording


• Film post-production processes


• Tapeless delivery in TV – sound requirements


• Sound for picture mixing and deliverable requirements

Assessment pattern

Alternative Assessment

N/A

Assessment Strategy

The academic accreditation regulations published by the Institution of Engineering Technology state the following Guidance note G1.

Where modules include two assessment modes (coursework and examination) that assess different Learning Outcomes a pass threshold should be adopted for each mode that contributes more than 30% to the overall module mark, with this pass threshold no more than 10% below the normal module pass mark. 

In practice this means that the average mark of all the coursework should be at least 30%, and the average mark of the exams and class tests should be 30% in order to pass the module.

 

The assessment strategy is designed to provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate an understanding of problems associated with dialogue, plus knowledge of the topics covered in the modules.

Thus, the summative assessment for this module consists of:

• Coursework – Film sound post-production. Sound edit and mix (addresses learning outcomes 2-7).


• Exam – 1.5 hours (addresses learning outcomes 1-4).

Formative assessment

There are no formal formative assessment components for this module, but formative feedback will be given to individual students in tutorials and during practical workshops.

Feedback

Students receive written feedback on their coursework and oral feedback through lectures and workshops.

Module aims

• Continue to develop understanding of professional audio systems
• Develop technical and operational abilities in professional audio systems
• Introduce the processes and tasks involved in the mixing of film and TV sound
• Introduce the processes and tasks involved in the recording and post production of sound for picture
• Give some practical experience in the recording and post production of sound for picture
• Introduce stereo microphone techniques

Learning outcomes

Methods of Teaching / Learning

The learning and teaching strategy is designed to: develop knowledge and awareness of sound in TV.

The learning and teaching methods include:

• One two-hour lecture per week (weeks 1 – 12), which includes one revision session.


• Four hours of workshops given by visiting professionals (scheduled according to availability, no later than week 9)


• Guided reading

Indicated Lecture Hours (which may also include seminars, tutorials, workshops and other contact time) are approximate and may include in-class tests where one or more of these are an assessment on the module. In-class tests are scheduled/organised separately to taught content and will be published on to student personal timetables, where they apply to taken modules, as soon as they are finalised by central administration. This will usually be after the initial publication of the teaching timetable for the relevant semester.

Reading list

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Programmes this module appears in

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