ITM21822 Sound design and production (Spring 2024)
Facts about the course
- ECTS Credits:
- 10
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Computer Science, Engineering and Economics
- Campus:
- Halden
- Course Leader:
- Georgios Marentakis
- Teaching language:
- English
- Duration:
- ½ year
The course is connected to the following study programs
Obligatory course in the Bachelor in Digital Media and Design
Lecture Semester
4th. semester (spring)
The student's learning outcomes after completing the course
Knowledge
The candidate understands
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fundamentals of the physics of sound and sound perception
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fundamentals of recording and digital audio
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fundamentals of sound design and applications
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use of sound in different application contexts
Skills
The candidate can
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design and plan a sound production
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find, create, or record sounds
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program, process, mix, and/or master sounds as appropriate to create an audio production
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make sound design decisions for a given application context
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reflect on design and aesthetic decisions
General competence
The candidate develops the following skills:
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reflection about aesthetic choices
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group work
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reading and understanding theory
Content
Lectures on sound and its perception and fundamentals of digital audio. Practical work with designing a sound production, finding or recording sounds, and processing with digital audio tools. Introduction to sound design. Introduction to programming for sound. Sound in use: games, soundscapes, podcasts, user interfaces, interaction, audio-visual productions, music etc.
Forms of teaching and learning
Lectures, project work, supervision, lab exercises.
Workload
approx. 250h
Examination
Group based portfolio exam (50%) and individual written exam (50%).
Individual final grade is set on the basis of two partial exams. Each partial exam must be passed to pass the entire course. Grade scale A-F.
Partial exam 1: Portfolio exam
Portfolio consists of a number of mandatory exercises leading to an audio production on a topic specified by the lecturer. Portfolio exercises are done in groups.
Portfolio exam counts for 50% of the total grade for the course. Individual grades A-F are given.
Partial exam 2: Individual written exam (50%)
4 hours written exam. No aids allowed.
Written exam counts for 50% of the total grade. Individual grades A-F are given.
Examiners
External and internal examinator or two internal examinators.
Conditions for resit/rescheduled exams
Upon re-examination, each part of the examination can be retaken. In case of resit or rescheduled examinations, the portfolio exam must be taken in connection with the next ordinary course examination. The head of department may decide to arrange a postponed examination in the following semester for students with a valid absence from the ordinary examination.
Course evaluation
This course is evaluated by a:
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Mid-term evaluation (compulsory)
The responsible for the course compiles a report based on the feedback from the students and his/her own experience with the course. The report is discussed by the study quality committee at the Department of Computer Science and Communication.