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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2011 - 2012
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Description The aims of the module are twofold: 1. To develop a critical understanding of the use of sound and music in multimedia. 2. To give students a practical introduction to the planning and implementation of audio and music components in mm projects. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Operate a recording studio during a live radio broadcast. 2. Show proficiency in the use and application of location recording technologies. 3. Manipulate, edit and produce sound recordings using digital software. 4. Appraise the work of sound artists. 5. Produce a major sound work for integration into a multimedia environment. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Indicative Content and
Learning Activities Module DeliveryThis module is delivered through a series of lectures, workshops, seminars, resource-based learning and demonstrations.Multimedia Sound and MusicThe semiotics of sound and music; cymatics; sound/colour theories; synaesthesia; sound narratives; silence; acoustic ecology; midi; sampling, generating music.Technical: StudioOperate a recording studio, microphone placement and recording to Protools.Technical: Audio EditingEdit, manipulate and mix digital audio using Protools.Project DevelopmentResearch, interpret a brief, design and presentation. peer appraisal and critique.Technical: Film SoundFilm sound operation and best practice. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Indicative Reading List
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Other Resources 690, Handouts:, Training handouts, 0, 691, Readings, Project Brief, 0, Course related readings, 692, Audio:, Listening examples and exercises, 0, 693, Websites:, Course related URL's, 0, 694, Video, Course related video support, 0, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Programme or List of Programmes |
GDEMED | Graduate Diploma in Emerging Media |
GDMM | Graduate Diploma in Multimedia |
MMM | MSc Multimedia |
MSCEM | MSc in Emerging Media |
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