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Course Syllabus

MUSC 3720 Audio Post Production

  • Division: Fine Arts, Comm, and New Media
  • Department: Music
  • Credit/Time Requirement: Credit: 2; Lecture: 1; Lab: 1
  • Prerequisites: MUSC 4440 Audio Fundamentals orMUSC 3352 Music Technology IIor teacher approval
  • Semesters Offered: Fall
  • Semester Approved: Spring 2019
  • Five-Year Review Semester: Summer 2024
  • End Semester: Fall 2024
  • Optimum Class Size: 12
  • Maximum Class Size: 12

Course 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.

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

  1. Be knowledgeable of the history of sound for film.
  2. Be knowledgeable of the progress and advancements in technology used for synchronizing, recording, and producing sound for moving picture.
  3. Be knowledgeable of the workflow used in the audio post production industry and film industry.
  4. Be knowledgeable of the 4 aspects of sound for moving picture.
  5. Be familiar with the audio post production features in a Digital Audio Workstation.
  6. Be knowledgeable of the various file types and media used in digital video, audio and film.
  7. Be knowledgeable of the various ways that music is created and used with moving picture.
  8. Be knowledgeable of the final mixing/dubbing/re-recording process and the methods of delivery required for each industry.
  9. Be knowledgeable of the roles and responsibilities of those who work in sound/music for video/TV/Film/Games.

Course 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