MAPA502 – Sound Fundamentals
Module code
MAPA502
Module title
Sound Fundamentals
Prescription
To introduce students to the fundamentals of sound. The course will cover the role of sound in a range of media and creative contexts.
Programmes
- BM1801
- BM1802
- BM1901
- BM1902
- BM7000
NZQA Level
Level 5
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Enhanced
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- 1. Demonstrate proficiency across a range of audio tools
2. Analyse codes and conventions of sound in specific contexts
3. Demonstrate ability to act and think through a reflective process
4. Develop an understanding of the role of sound in creative and media domains - Content
- • Properties of sound (acoustics)
• Audio technology
• Recording
• Editing, Mixing and Formatting
• Sound design
• Audio Post Production
• Creating sound beds
• Live Sound - Assessment Criteria
- The portfolio is comprised of multiple components. Students need to provide sufficient evidence against all learning outcomes and gain an overall mark of at least 50% in order to pass this module
- Teaching and Learning Strategy
- Project, Inquiry and Studio based learning. Other methods will involve online activities, ePortfolio, tutorials, lectures, workshops, group activities, guest speakers, field trips, critiques, collaborative projects, as appropriate
