Today, video and audio production are more and more in the public mainstream; from podcasting to video blogs on YouTube to being part of scientific presentations. Yet, an understanding of the basic production process and how production elements work with each other is needed to produce entertaining and clever projects.
The Audio Production course is designed to introduce you the basic theories and practical skills needed in order to better prepare you for your multimedia productions during your studies and later in your private and professional projects.
ECTS Breakdown (3 ECTS = 75 hours):
Lectures & Pre-Lecture (12 hours)
Projects (50 hours)
Quizzes (8 hours)
Organization (5 hours)
Tools
This lecture with lab practice (VU) does not have a dedicated laboratory for student use. Therefore, it is highly recommended that you have a computer to work with and the needed software for editing audio, for example:
- Audacity
- Adobe Audition
- Your favorite audio editor
There will, however, be audio equipment (microphones, stands) available for you to borrow. Detailed information about borrowing can be found in TUWEL.
Communication & Resources
Additional communication and information will be conducted via Slack.
All slides and supplementary readings will be accessible via TUWEL.
If you have a general question or problem, please use the appropriate channel in Slack. Someone else may have the same question or problem.
Literature - References
- Audio in Media by Stanley Alten (10th ed.)
- Modern Recording Techniques by David Miles Huber (8th ed.)
Your evaluation will be based on a point system totaling 45 points (subject to change):
- Three projects: 25 points
- Two Quizzes: 20 points
All projects will be created in groups of three. Quizzes will be done individually. All project information will be covered in the lecture and on TUWEL.
Please note, if you hand in at least one project or quiz, you will be considered fully registered for the course and will be given a certificate at the end of the semester. If you choose to not partake in the course after you have handed in the first project, you must notify me before the end of the semester.
There will be no written exam.