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

Location and time

This course will be virtual, using Zoom-application. Students should have headphones.
Course data can be found in Tabula/Moodle
Students use basic sound design techniques and tools for sound design for a moving image in short assignments

First meeting: 2.6.2020 at 10:00

Meeting ID: 918 250 491
Find your local number: https://tuni.zoom.us/u/cbl0EQTQpQ

2.6. 10-15
3.6. 10-15
4.6.10-15
5.6. 10-15

8.6. 10-15
9.6. 10-15

Exam schedules

assignmnet deadlines in Tabula

Evaluation methods and criteria

Assignments and essays are evaluated, both by other students and teachers.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

This course will be virtual, using Zoom-application.
https://tuni.zoom.us/j/918250491
Students should have headphones.
Course data can be found in Tabula/Moodle
Students use basic sound design techniques and tools for sound design for a moving image in short assignments

First meeting: 2.6.2020 at 10:00

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Learning materials

Agreed at the beginning of the course, material is mostly in Tabula

Student workload

Schedule is in Pakki and Tabula

Content scheduling

Schedule is in Pakki and Tabula

Completion alternatives

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

Practical training and working life cooperation

No

International connections

No

Further information

Most assignments are done with headphones. Have a good pair.

A microphone and a possibility to record to a DAW ( Digital Audio Workstation, ie Logic, Reaper, Audacity, Protools, Ableton Live etc is greatly recommended.

And if possible, it would be nice to use the same DAW.


https://my.avid.com/get/pro-tools-ultimate-trial

Please install and TEST the software before actual classes, so all the time we spend together will not be just and only troubleshooting.

Assessment criteria - fail (0) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

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Student attend less than 40% of classes. Student fails to return assignments.

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

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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%,

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

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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,

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

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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 100%