Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The students gain a good understanding of sound aesthetics and its conceptual approach. The student gains abilities and know how to materialize sound ideas through competent use of technical knowledge.

Credits: 1

Schedule: 29.01.2019 - 15.02.2019

Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Antti Ikonen

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Antti Ikonen

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (applies in this implementation):

Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):

Teaching language: English

Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    The course will dwell on the aesthetics of sound, shedding some light on its history while analyzing the production process and its inherent transmitted message, as well as discussing sound transformation and editing through traditional techniques.

     

Assessment Methods and Criteria
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    When it comes to sonic narration in audiovisual productions, it is important to develop conceptual, compositional, and technical skills through a solid theoretical approach and some hands-on opportunities that together provide a substantial learning experience. The course consists of lectures and individual tutoring. Introduction to theory is followed by practical hands-on audio-postproduction techniques. Integration of all presented topics is done via two group assignments.

     

Workload
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    The course consists of lectures and individual tutoring. Introduction to theory is followed by practical hands-on audio-postproduction techniques. Integration of all presented topics is done via two group assignments.

     

DETAILS

Study Material
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Suggestions for reading and listening from the lecturers.

     

Prerequisites
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Interest towards audiovisual narration, decent audio editing & music sketching skills.