Screen Sound

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
MDIA 1004
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Course ID
201264
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
1
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
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Single course enrolment
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Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

To introduce students to key theoretical, formal, and practical aspects of sound for the moving image. Students will explore the histories, genres and styles of film and television sound and then demonstrate their knowledge by planning, recording, editing, mixing and delivering a soundtrack for moving image using industry standard equipment.

  • What Sound Is And How We Capture It.
  • Sound Editing
  • Sound Mixing, Mastering, And Delivery.

Course learning outcomes

  • Evaluate their own and others’ writing, both in seminar-based workshops and through written feedback;
  • Record, edit and pre-mix dialogue for the moving image
  • Record, source, and edit sound effects for the moving image
  • Source and edit music for the moving image
  • Source and edit music for the moving image
  • Analyse sound design for the moving image

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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