Study Guide

Objective

You can record, edit, and publish material primarily related to auditory expression.
You know the basics of audio technologies and software for radio, podcasts, and video sound.
You understand and are familiar with the stages and workflows of auditory production in the AV industry, including various phases and job roles.
You will get acquainted with working in field conditions (on location) and studio conditions, and using the equipment in the sound studio control room.

Content

You will become familiar with the auditory processes of the AV industry, including various stages and job roles.
You will get acquainted with working in field and studio conditions and using the equipment, studying the recording of dialogue and speech (VO), sound effects work, and the synchronization, editing, and post-processing of sound in audio workstations.
You will learn about multichannel sound techniques and multichannel microphone techniques.
You will also study radio and podcast technology and speaking, as well as produce content for radio and podcasts.

Location and time

Tikkarinne Campus

Materials

The teacher distributes the content at the beginning of the course and during the course

Teaching methods

The student knows how to produce (record and edit) material mainly related to audio recording work and learns to use the sound technologies and software of Radio, Podcast, Sound Studio and Video. The audio wokrs processes of the AV industry with their various stages and work descriptions will become familiar. In audio AV tools, you get to know how to work in studio conditions and how to use the equipment, you learn how to record dialogue and speech (VO), effects work and sound synchronization, and post-processing at workstations. Let's learn about multi-channel technology and multi-channel microphone technologies. We also study radio and podcast technology and produce content for radio and podcasts.

Completion alternatives

Participation in contact teaching and lectures (80%), studies completed elsewhere or similar information.

Student workload

Workshops and lectures 70%
Information search, documentation and independent work 30%

Content scheduling

Weekly remote lecture/meeting, workshops in accordance with the schedule as face-to-face teaching. Learning software mostly as distance learning and self-learning.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

1-2: The student knows how to produce, record and audio material under guidance and actively participates in group work.
3-4: The student knows how to use production and post-production systems in a versatile way. The student knows how to independently cut and modify sound suitable for different program styles and masters the principles of continuity and rhythm. The student is able to justify the solutions he has made and knows how to evaluate his skills realistically. If necessary, the student takes responsibility and commits to common goals.
5: The student is able to independently record and edit an expressive high-quality program. The student critically and comprehensively evaluates his own learning and competence and is able to question what he has learned and brings his own views and alternative working models to the fore. The student takes responsibility, acts on his own initiative and also helps others in achieving their goals.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

1-2: The student is unable to produce, record and edit audio material even under supervision and has not actively participated in group work.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

1-2: The student is able to produce, record and edit material under supervision and participates in group work.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

3-4: The student knows how to use production and post-production systems in a versatile way. The student knows how to independently cut and modify sound suitable for different program styles and masters the principles of continuity and rhythm. The student is able to justify the solutions he has made and knows how to evaluate his skills realistically. If necessary, the student takes responsibility and commits to common goals.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5: The student is able to independently record and edit an expressive high-quality program. The student critically and comprehensively evaluates his own learning and competence and is able to question what he has learned and brings his own views and alternative working models to the fore. The student takes responsibility, acts on his own initiative and also helps others in achieving their goals.