Core Module Information
Module title: Sound for Digital Media

SCQF level: 08:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10

Module code: IMD08123
Module leader: John McGowan
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Applied Informatics
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

Description of module content:

Sound and Audio: Physics, Psychophysics, Acoustics and PsychoacousticsRecording Technology: Microphones, Consoles, Control Surfaces, RecordersSignal Processing: Spectral, Temporal, AmplitudeExport and Reproduction: Mixing, Mastering, Formats, Delivery Methods, Reproduction Systems

Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Recognise the underlying principles of sound.

LO2: Apply effective methods of capturing analogue and digital sound.

LO3: Identify appropriate methods of editing sound.

LO4: Select efficient methods of mixing and mastering sound.

Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 2, In Person, Edinburgh Napier University
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner: Edinburgh Napier University
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Iain McGregor
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 20 LECTURE
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 20 Practical classes and workshops
Online Guided independent study 160 Guided independent study
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Project - Written 100 1~2~3~4 Week 13 , WORDS= 150 Project - Written
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

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