Introduction to Sound Postproduction (384-0-20)

Instructors

Christina Chu Nguyen

Meeting Info

Louis Hall 118: Thurs 1:00PM - 3:50PM

Overview of class

This course will introduce students to the basic concepts and techniques of post-production sound. We'll dive into the aesthetics of sound and image by considering moving image work from narrative, documentary, and experimental genres, and discuss how sound can connect, oppose, amplify, transform, or even replace the image. You'll get hands-on practice in the studio, recording Foley and ADR, and learn technical skills in Pro Tools for editing, synching and mixing.

Through lectures and discussions, in class workshops, creative sound design assignments, readings, technical training, and lab work, we'll hone our listening skills and build our perceptions of sound to broaden the sonic worlds we're creating.

Learning Objectives

From this course, students will:
Understand the post-production sound workflow for moving image
Develop technical skills to edit, process, and mix audio using Pro Tools
Exhibit creative sound design in their work

Class Materials (Required)

All readings will be provided through Canvas.

Software: Students are required to use Pro Tools for class assignments, which is available in the classroom lab. Students who wish to use Pro Tools on their own computer can get an EDU subscription for $9.99/month.

Hardware: Students should have over ear, closed back headphones, such as the Sony MDR 7506, which can also be checked out from the Louis cage. Students must have at least one external hard drive, preferably a second one to act as backup.

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Reserved for RTVF Majors with the RTVF 190-0 prerequisite or be in Writing: MFA or Documentary Media: MFA programs until the end of preregistration, after which time enrollment will be open to everyone with the prerequisite. Prerequisite: Students must have taken and passed RTVF 190-0 or be in Writing: MFA or Documentary Media: MFA programs