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Program of Film Design

FİLM311

SOUND DESIGN IN CINEMA

Course Code
FİLM311
Semester
Fifth Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
2 + 2
ECTS
5
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study3
SemesterFifth Term (Fall)
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Understands the requirements of sound design and produces original ideas.
  2. Gains the ability to understand the medium of sound.
  3. Learns how sound professionals work and applies this knowledge through practical exercises in the field.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsFİLM107: Introduction to Cinema FİLM112: Basic Film Design RTS333: Short Film I FİLM213: World Cinema
Course DescriptionStudents will be provided with information on the history, theory, and application areas of sound design. Artistic, theoretical, and practical work will be conducted on the post-production of film sound and design.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Understanding Sound
2nd Week Positions Related to Sound in Cinema and Production
3rd Week Introduction to Sound Equipment
4th Week Sound Style on Set, Working Principles
5th Week Field Week I: Sound Collection (Field Recording)
6th Week Field Week I: Critiques
7th Week Field Week II: Film Set Practices
8th Week Field Week II: Critiques
9th Week What is Foley?
10th Week Project Application (Foley)
11th Week Transitions: Solutions in the Post-Production Process
12th Week Project Application (Sound Design I)
13th Week Project Application (Sound Design II)
14th Week Final Submissions and Critiques
Recommended or Required ReadingSound Recording and Music Technologies - Ufuk Önen
Sound and Music in Cinema - Bülent Vardar
Sound and the Ontology of Sound in Cinema - Kerem Kaban
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Belgesel Gösterimi
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Case Study
  • Practice
  • Project
  • Presentation
  • Saha Çalışmaları
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Assignment 2 50
Attendance 1 15
Total(%) 65
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 65
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 35
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam
Course hours 14 4 56
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
Homework 2 35 70
Project 1 35 35
Total Work Load161
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5.36
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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