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Course: |
MGD 263
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Title: | Sound Design II |
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Long Title: | Sound Design II |
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Course Description: | Focuses on the application of sound with various multimedia software applications. Principles and techniques include MIDI orchestration and sequencing, digital multitrack recording and production, working with musicians and other talent, sound effects layering, integrated audio system production, and advanced audio mixing/sweetening. The student will explore synchronization techniques of audio with moving pictures, graphics, and animation. |
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Min Credit: | 3 |
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STANDARD COMPETENCIES:
I. Editorialize the theories associated with advanced audio and its use in
II. multimedia.(I)
III. Explain and discuss steps to composing music and sound. (I)
IV. Create effective audio productions for multimedia applications. (II)
V. Appraise principles and theories of MIDI and be able to use them for advanced orchestration effectively. (III) (VII) (VIII)
VI. Design, organize, manage, and develop complex and effective production through the use of preplanning techniques and applications. (X) (XII)
VII. Appraise multiple software titles and various hardware used in a professional sound studio.(IV) (XI)
VIII. Create a professional audio production to be used with other multimedia applications.(I) (V) (VI) (IX)
TOPICAL OUTLINE:
I. Fundamentals of Multimedia Production with an Emphasis on Audio
A. Pre-production of multimedia.
II. Experimentation.
A. Understanding the desired outcome.
B. Production limitations.
C. Time estimations and scheduling.
III. Presentation - Audio Ascetics
A. Effective and ineffective uses of audio in multimedia productions.
B. Sound placement and synchronization.
C. Formulation and planning for an integrated audio presentation.
D. Fundamentals of Advanced MIDI applications
E. Advanced MIDI information.
F. Keyboards
G. Sound modules
H. Samplers
I. Other MIDI devices.
J. MIDI production software: Digital Performer.
K. Digital Performer Skills
L. Basic operations and controls.
M. Advanced tools and techniques.
N. Integrated software application.
IV. Digital Performer Skills
A. MIDI recording and orchestration.
B. Effective and creative use of MIDI information.
C. Advanced tools and techniques.
D. Audio recording within the software.
E. Integrated software application.
V. Digital Performer Skills
A. Advanced editing of MIDI data.
B. Using MIDI effects.
C. Multiple layering of sounds.
VI. Digital Performer Skills
A. Virtual mixing.
B. Using Computer-based audio recordings effectively.
C. The proper use of equalization in virtual mixing.
D. Automation techniques.
VII. Fundamentals of Advanced Audio Recording Equipment
A. Advanced techniques of Modular Digital Multitrack recorders.
B. Grouping, sub-grouping, bouncing, and computer dumps.
C. Advanced controls and procedures including variable speed and pitch shifting.
D. Fundamentals of Advanced Audio Recording Equipment
E. DAT recording and manipulation.
F. Audio stripping from multimedia applications.
G. Field recording techniques.
VIII. Fundamentals of Advanced Computer-based Audio Recording Applications
A. Working with performers and voice-over talent.
B. Integrating audio recording with advanced computer-based recording software.
1. Software application: AudioDesk
IX. AudioDesk Skills
A. Operations and controls for recording of audio with computer-based software.
B. Information and resource allocation.
C. Advanced audio recording and editing.
D. Sample accurate editing.
E. Special effect usage and application.
F. Virtual and automated mixing and sweetening.
X Use of internal and external effects with computer-based recording software.
XI. Fundamentals of Mixing and Mastering
A. The mix down process.
B. Mastering the final product.
C. Choosing the correct delivery system.
D. Computer audio formats.
E. Importing and exporting into multimedia applications.
F. Synchronization of audio with multimedia production.
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