Core Module Information
Module title: Sound Production

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

Module code: IMD08126
Module leader: John McGowan
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Applied Informatics
Prerequisites

Requisites: Pre-requisite: Some knowledge of Sound Engineering or Music Production

Description of module content:

This module introduces the stages of, methods for and techniques required for professional sound production. It teaches how specific sound production equipment is used. The stages of sound production are which include: Preproduction, Production, Postproduction and Evaluation will be explained and specific approaches for Animation, Film, Games, Interactive Applications, Music, Radio and Television will be outlined. The following sound production techniques which include: Automatic Dialogue Replacement, Dialogue Editing, Foley, Field Recording, Live Production, Location Recording, Re-recording, Sound Effects, Editing, Sound Design and Studio Production will be taught and applied to a final project. This project will be completing a professional quality sound production project for one of the introduced industries.

Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Demonstrate the underlying principles of sound production.

LO2: Use effective methods of planning sound productions.

LO3: Identify appropriate methods of implementation of sound productions.

LO4: Identify appropriate methods of evaluating sound production.

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