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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2008 - 2009
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Module Title |
Digital Audio 2
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Module Code |
CM243
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School |
School of Communications
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Online Module Resources
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Level |
2
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Credit Rating |
10
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None
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Module Aims
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For Students wishing to develop their skills in digital audio production this module provides training in the use of professional software packages.
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Learning Outcomes
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Students taking this module will:
* Be technically adept at using digital audio editing software including ProTools TDM systems;
* Further develop their technical and creative production skills;
* Be capable of integrating sound and music into a variety of multimedia environments
Understand the technical and production considerations impacting on the provision of new digital media.
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Indicative Time Allowances
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Hours
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Lectures |
0
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Tutorials |
0
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Laboratories |
0
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Seminars |
0
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Independent Learning Time |
150
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Total |
150
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Placements |
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Assignments |
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NOTE
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Assume that a 10 credit module load represents approximately 150 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.
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Indicative Syllabus
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Overview of Structure and Contents of Module
* Introduction to the aims and purposes of the module;
* Overview of key skill sets and techniques to be acquired;
* ProTools TDM - an introduction to the key packages, capabilities and organisation;
* Sound production for digital media; an overview - an explanation of the acronyms, roles and responsibilities.
Recording Hardware:
* Storage media, microphones and the recording console - working in the digital environment;
* The digital console - digital recording principles and layout.
Digital Recording Studios:
* ProTools studio;
* Tool kits, effects and editing techniques - an overview;
* Advanced sound editing and manipulation - tools and techniques;
* Equalisation, compression and other effects.
Mixing Sound:
* The significance of mixing - an overview;
* Mixing techniques for audio recordings;
* Planning and developing a mix - strategies and techniques;
* Mixing music - pronciples and practices;
* Models for music mix;
* Creating and mixing ambient sounds.
Synchronisation:
* Synching audio to other digital media - principles, techniques and practices;
* Using time code;
* Mixing for mixed media.
Digital Aesthetics:
* The aesthetics of sound - an overview;
* Trends in sound recording and design;
* The beauty of analogue;
* Creating analogue effects using digital media.
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| Assessment | | Continuous Assessment | 100% | Examination Weight | 0% |
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Indicative Reading List
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Alten, Stanley, R., Audio in Media (Wadsworth Series in Production). 1999.
Gibson, David, The Art of Mixing. 1998.
Pohlman, Ken, C., Principles of Digital Audio [3rd Edition]. 1995.
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Programme or List of Programmes
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| MMA | BSc in Multimedia |
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