Study Guide

Objective

You will learn the basics of audiovisual sound expression and auditory narrative techniques.
You can use the audio technology devices and software needed for studying.
You will learn about analog and digital audio technology as well as the physics of sound.
You understand the possibilities and limitations that technology and acoustics provide in the production process.

Content

You study the physics of sound, technology, and the basics of sound design.
You create a unique short audio narrative project: from planning to scripting and from scripting to a fully produced auditory publication.
You study audio devices, sound software, and scripting for audio.
You study vocal expression, directing speech, creating and using sound effects, recording sound phenomena, and using music in auditory production.

Location and time

Theories of sound are mainly studied through remote learning, while most technological aspects are studied in-person (Karelia, Tikkarinne E007) in the computer lab and sound studio (Tikkarinne E017).A personal computer and headphones are absolutely necessary to complete the course.

Materials

The learning environment is Moodle, and materials shared during the teacher’s lectures (also available on Moodle).

Teaching methods

You will get to know the basics of sound design and techniques
You know how to use the equipment and software necessary for studying sound.
You will get to know basics of analog and digital audio technology
You understand the possibilities and limitations of technology and acoustics in the production process.
The content of the course consists of learning how to use the tools needed in sound recording and simple sound design methods.

In the lectures and various exercises, you get to know the operating principles of sound recording devices used in audio, web and video productions, as well as the operation of computer-based editing workstations and key editing software.

Basics of sound design introduces the basic principles of voice and speaking, narrative continuity and the importance of sound editing as a component of sound design, as well as the general physiological, acoustic and narrative properties of sound.

Exam schedules

November-December 2024, 3 retakes can be done according to your own schedule. Last deadline 20.12.2024

Completion alternatives

Based on the display of competence and Exam (Moodle)
Completed in second degree studies is not directly a compensatory study.

Student workload

Lectures and class teaching 30 hours
Exercises and assignments 30 hours
Exam and exam preparation 15 hours
Preparing your own audio work 40 hours
Assessments, feedback and self-assessment 15 hours

total 130 hours

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

1. The student has participated in the lessons (lectures at least 80%) and completed the assigned tasks within the deadline
2. The student has passed the exam (Moodle).
3. The student has prepared and presented his own planned audio work:
- Prepared the synopsis and manuscript and returned them for evaluation
- Recorded and edited the audio work for presentation
- Participated in the evaluation event where, own and the study group's returned works, is evaluated
- Wrote a self-evaluation about the development of his own skills during and as a result of the course.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment methods and criteria

Since teaching and learning is a significant part of distance learning, using numerical evaluation is not justified.
However, assessment of competence may be meaningful for some students. Accepted/Fail can be converted to a numerical rating of 0-5 upon request.

1. The student has participated in the lessons (lectures at least 80%) and completed the assigned tasks within the deadline
2. The student has passed the exam (Moodle).
3. The student has prepared and presented his own planned audio work:
- Prepared the synopsis and manuscript and returned them for evaluation
- Recorded and edited the audio work for presentation
- Participated in the evaluation event where, own and the study group's returned works, is evaluated
- Wrote a self-evaluation about the development of his own skills during and as a result of the course.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student has not participated in the lessons (lectures at least 80%) and completed the assigned tasks within the deadline (80%). The exam must also be returned with approved points (70%)

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

1. The student has participated in the lessons (lectures at least 80%) and completed the assigned tasks within the deadline
2. The student has passed the exam (Moodle).
3. The student has prepared and presented his own planned audio work:
- Prepared the synopsis and manuscript and returned them for evaluation
- Recorded and edited the audio work for presentation
- Participated in the evaluation event where, own and the study group's returned works, is evaluated
- Wrote a self-evaluation about the development of his own skills during and as a result of the course.