Introduction to Sound Design (3 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

Students is able to use basic sound design techniques and tools for games, interactive media, tv and films. Student is able to collaborate in an international student team.

Content (course unit)

- soundscape
- image and sound narration
- recording effects and narration in and outside the studio
- synchronisation of sound and image
- using current techniques and tools needed for production
- mixing
- sustainable development

Evaluation methods and criteria

Assignments will be evaluated. 3-4 sound design assignments, one essay. Being present is necessary.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Lectures, examples of sound designs, short assignments. Coached practises in sound design.

Learning materials

In Tabula, on hard disks and servers.

Student workload

MONDAY 28.5
9.00-15.00, with pauses.
- goals, assignments, facilities, Tabula
- basics about sound
- basics about sound design
- basic sound editing with Pro Tools 12
- using ProTools 12 to do some assignments
- recording with Zoom H6
orange
car crash

TUESDAY 29.5
9.00-15.00, with pauses.
- listening car crashes
- doing assignments
Tampere 1942

WEDNESDAY 30.5
9.00-15.00, with pauses.
- doing assignments, listening in the afternoon
Tampere 1942

WEDNESDAY 6.5
9.00-15.00, with pauses.
- doing assignments in groups
Mars
THURSDAY 7.5
9.00-15.00, with pauses.
- doing assignments in groups
Mars
afternoon 13:00 WRAP UP.

Essay deadline 8.5 at 15:00

Content scheduling

see above. or Pakki.

Completion alternatives

Ask for possibilities for using your own sound design projects as course assignments. Missing classes can be compensated by doing extra essays and/or assignments.

Further information

Please make certain before attending classes, that you have acces to Tabula and TAMK servers. Lecturer can not handle accounts and passwords. Tabula is essential, so contact Students Affair Office in time.

Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Student hands in the assignments. Assignments shows decent skills. Student attend at least 40% of classes. Student shows decents participation in classes.
2 assignments, present 75%, essay 1-2

Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Student hands most of the assignments in time. Assignments shows good skills. Student attend at least 60% of classes. Student shows active participation in classes.
3 assignments, present 80%m, essay 3-4

Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Student hands all assignments in time. All the assignments shows exceptional skills. Student attend at least 80% of classes. Students shows very active participation in classes.
all assignments, present, essay 4-5