Sound Design

On this module you'll develop fundamental skills in sound creation utilising analogue equipment and digital audio workstations. You will also learn to operate analogue outboard synthesisers.

You'll explore the potential in using sound objects for composition, and the developments to musical techniques, theories, processes, and aesthetics through the 20th and 21st centuries. You'll learn to compose music and sequence a compositional portfolio that uses as primary musical material. You will also identify and discuss the techniques used within the recording environments and situations

On this module you will develop multitrack recordings, editing or mix down with music computer software. You'll learn and develop practical recording studio skills, as well as develop your knowledge and skills in microphone types and techniques.

You will enhance your understanding of hardware and software setups and connections within music production environment and identify and discuss the techniques used within the recording environments and situations.

On this module you will develop knowledge of a critical and contextual language in relation to specific areas of audio production and sound design industries. You'll develop independent research through a range of methodologies. You will also learn to understand key factors in undertaking and presenting information sourced from independent research.

The aims of this module are to introduce you to the specialist areas of multi camera production, narrative theories, audio production and digital production skills.

On this module you'll further develop and advance your technical skills across a range of sound design practices. You'll research and plan specific treatments for animations, short films, and online media. Mix balancing of audio assets will also be explored.

This module introduces sound design for the games industry, while exploring the role of sound as an integral part of the gaming experience.

You will study industry-standard audio solutions and game design platforms for integrating audio assets into gameplay. You'll investigate current industry practices and methodologies in designing audio for games and develop further creative techniques in devising and mixing audio for games.

In this module you'll investigate roles, employment patterns and career paths in your preferred sector. You'll engage in critical self-assessment before putting together a personalised of career plan.

In this module, you'll consider how your skills and knowledge can be applied to real-world scenarios.

You'll create an extended portfolio which conveys the your ability to function as a practitioner in your chosen field. Focus will be centred on pre-production and production of Podcasts, Radio Programmes, Live Streaming of Audio and site specific audio projects.

This module involves the development and presentation of a project proposal. Your proposals will build on research and practice initiated throughout the course.

Your proposal will take the form of an individual project pitch or synopsis, along with full details such as pre production, production and post production needed to complete the project.

You'll create a negotiated learning agreement. This agreement will be monitored and appraised throughout the module.

You will create a significant body of work that might include such artefacts as; soundtracks, podcasts, audio for games, music and or sound for public exhibition, distribution or release.

You'll be supported by a series of workshops, screenings, seminars, individual and group tutorials, guest lectures and career building opportunities. On completion of the module, you will submit documentation which addresses key points regarding the development of your practice and your personal development alongside examples of your practical work.

This module focuses on sustaining the development of advanced skills relating to your chosen areas of sounds design.

These will include:

• Audio post production for music and broadcast media
• Music and sound for visual media
• Installations
• Sound design
• Audio archiving

The may showcase skills from the following:

• Pre production processes
• Advanced recording techniques in the studio and field
• Advanced mixing techniques
• Post Production Mastering

On this module you will undertake extended individual research on a chosen topic with the support of an assigned academic supervisor. Your topic may be in any area within the broad field of Film and Media, subject to approval.

You'll originate, plan and write a coherent piece of work based on a clear hypothesis that must involve the use of both primary and secondary source material.