Sound Design

Cod y Modiwl: FM30820
Teitl y Modiwl: Sound Design
Blwyddyn Academaidd: 2026/2027
Semester: Semester 1
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl: Dr Roderick Munday
Rhestr Ddarllen: Gweld ar Aspire
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu: Dr Roderick Munday; Mr James Caddick

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad	Manylion Asesiad	Cyfran
Asesiad Semester	Practical Work: Practice sound design film	70%
Asesiad Semester	Essay reflecting on practice: (1,500 words)	30%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Practical Work: students complete an exercise testing their ability to place and mix clips in Pro Tools	70%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Essay: 2000 word essay detailing how the student would plan and execute a sound design project, drawing upon relevant theories and methodologies 1500 Words	30%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

Demonstrate a critical understanding of the key processes in sound design.
Demonstrate an understanding of how choices in sound effect the visual expressivity and clarity of storytelling images.
Demonstrate dexterity and technical understanding in the use of pro tools and Icon mixing desks.
To develop an understanding of content, form and critical theory and an appreciation of how this relates to the aesthetic of the finished production.

Disgrifiad cryno

Students will study the basic fundamentals, science and physical properties of sound, sound design acquisition, mixing and mastering, and understand sound design and how it encompasses the traditional processes of both editing and mixing. The Sound Designer has responsibility over a range of areas from the overall conception of the sound track and its role in the film, to the making of specialized complex sound effects. The student will learn what choices can be made, and how, throughout the production and post production those choices will have an effect on the finished product.

Cynnwys

Sound Editing
Dialogue Editing
Digital Audio Workstations for Multitrack laying and compositing
ADR
Using and creating sound effects – Foley
Adding and recording Music
Layers and stages of a soundscape
Pre Mix
Music and Effects Mix
Final Dub

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau	Manylion Sgiliau
Cyfathrebu	Students will be tested on this individually and as part of a teamWritten communication as well as the process of communicating a concept through a particular medium is directly assessed. Oral communication skills are developed through exercises, seminars and feedback on creative concepts for effects.
Datblygu personol a chynllunio gyrfa	The skills gained from this module will enhance the employability of film students.
Datrys Problemau	Sound design is a continuous process of problem solving and creative decision making. Students will be tested on this individually and as part of a team
Gwaith Tim	Interaction of the sound effects components of the module will require students to work effectively as a team to deliver media content by specific deadlines
Gwella dysgu a pherfformiad ei hun	Formative feedback will be provided throughout the module which will help students to improve their own learning and performance.
Sgiliau pwnc penodol	Sound Design skills will be developed throughout the module.
Sgiliau ymchwil	Students will be expected to research the variety of effects technologies used to resolve issues that arise in real life situations and will be assessed on their ability to evaluate and effectively use their knowledge to apply these skills to the issues that arise.
Technoleg Gwybodaeth	As part of the module Students will required to use industry standard software involved in Sound Design work.

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