Course Syllabus
Course: MUSC 3720
Division: Fine Arts, Comm, and New MediaDepartment: Music
Title: Audio Post Production
Semester Approved: Spring 2019
Five-Year Review Semester: Summer 2024
End Semester: Fall 2024
Catalog Description: This course presents an overview of the technology and techniques used in the creation and production of audio synchronized with moving picture (video, film, and television). It includes a study of the history and technology of sound in film, elements of sound for video, and the various roles and uses of music with moving picture.
Semesters Offered: Fall
Credit/Time Requirement: Credit: 2; Lecture: 1; Lab: 1
Prerequisites: MUSC 4440 Audio Fundamentals orMUSC 3352 Music Technology IIor teacher approval
Justification: This course fulfills an elective requirement for the Bachelor of Music with an Emphasis in Commercial Music and is suggested for all students pursuing the ‘Production Track’. This course is important in introducing a huge facet of the audio industry; Audio Post Production, which includes Sound for Film/Television, Game Audio, Radio Ad Production, Sound Design, etc. Courses similar to this are offered in most Music Production or Audio Recording Programs around the country because it opens the door to more advanced study into a multitude of career paths.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Be knowledgeable of the history of sound for film. Demonstrate knowledge of the history of sound for film through objective written examinations. This outcome will be assessed though papers, projects and examinations.
Be knowledgeable of the progress and advancements in technology used for synchronizing, recording, and producing sound for moving picture. Demonstrate knowledge of the progress and advancements in technology used for synchronizing, recording, and producing sound for moving picture through objective written examinations and completion of papers.
Be knowledgeable of the workflow used in the audio post production industry and film industry. Demonstrate knowledge of the workflow used in the audio post production industry and film industry through objective written examinations and completion of various projects.
Be knowledgeable of the 4 aspects of sound for moving picture. Demonstrate knowledge of the 4 aspects of sound for moving picture through objective written examinations and completion of various projects.
Be familiar with the audio post production features in a Digital Audio Workstation. Demonstrate knowledge of the audio post production features in a Digital Audio Workstation through completion of various projects.
Be knowledgeable of the various file types and media used in digital video, audio and film. Demonstrate knowledge of the various file types and media used in digital video, audio and film through objective written examinations.
Be knowledgeable of the various ways that music is created and used with moving picture. Demonstrate knowledge of the various ways that music is created and used with moving picture through objective written examinations and completion of various projects.
Be knowledgeable of the final mixing/dubbing/re-recording process and the methods of delivery required for each industry. Demonstrate knowledge of the final mixing/dubbing/re-recording process and the methods of delivery required for each industry through objective written examinations and completion of various projects.
Be knowledgeable of the roles and responsibilities of those who work in sound/music for video/TV/Film/Games. Demonstrate knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of those who work in sound/music for video/TV/Film/Games through objective written examinations.
Content:
• History of Sound in Film• Process of Making a Film• Sound Effects• Foley• Dialog• ADR• Production Audio• Location Sound• Music in Film• Using a DAW for Audio Post Production• Post Production Media• Mixing Music for Film• Re-Recording/Mixing• Careers in Audio Post Production
Key Performance Indicators:
Student performance will be assessed through:
Projects 40 to 60%
Papers 10 to 30%
Examinations 20 to 40%
Representative Text and/or Supplies:
Cross, Mark. Audio Post Production: For Film and Television. Berklee Press, current edition
Pedagogy Statement:
This course will be delivered in both a recording studio and a computer lab with individual computer workstations for each student as well as an instructor station with a projector screen for student viewing. The instructor will employ a combination of lecture and hands-on demonstration to cover the concepts and show the techniques necessary to know the information contained on the examinations, write the essays, and to complete the projects. Lab time will be utilized to demonstrate, experience and practice the techniques used to complete the projects.
Instructional Mediums:
Lecture/Lab
Maximum Class Size: 12
Optimum Class Size: 12