MATHEMATICS (TURKISH, PHD)
PhD TR-NQF-HE: Level 8 QF-EHEA: Third Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 8

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
VCD3150 Audio Production Fall 2 2 3 5
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: En
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi İPEK TORUN
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üyesi YAHYA BURAK TAMER
Course Objectives: The main objective of the course is to introduce the student to the phases of an audio production. The attendant will be exercising on levels such as: Digitalization of acoustic sound elements, editing audio via digital audio workstations, mixing multi-track sound, using spectral shapers & dynamic compressors.
The principles of audio production will be evaluated through applications and design projects.

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Analyze the phases of audio production
2) Recognize the concepts of multi-channel audio mixing
3) Recognize the concepts of spectral balance of audio tracks
4) Recognize the concepts of dynamic balance of audio tracks
5) Apply audio mixing principles via high-end digital audio workstation software
6) Recognize the concept of automation in audio mixing phase
7) Perform audio mastering to maintain spectral balance
8) Perform audio editing to enhance audio interference
9) Evaluate various audio production approaches
10) Create audio tracking / mixing / mastering projects in order to complete production

Course Content

Fundamentals of Audio Production & Sound Design, Multi-channel audio, Working with high-end digital audio workstations, mixing multi-channel audio, Concepts of sound intensity & spatiality, Concepts of equalization & dynamic control, Concepts of dynamic processing, Automation & editing techniques, Introduction to mastering audio, Spectral & Dynamic control during the mastering phase, Spectral shaping, routing & grouping audio, Production analysis.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to the course, Class curriculum evaluation -
2) Fundamentals of Audio Production & Sound Design Read pp 91-122. Russ Martin. 2009. Sound Synthesis and Sampling. Focal Press: New York
3) Introduction to Multi-channel audio. Working with high-end digital audio workstations Read pp 151-196. Miranda, Eduardo Reck. 2002. Computer Sound Design: Synthesis Techniques and Programming. Focal Press: Oxford.
4) Introduction to mixing multi-channel audio. Concepts of sound intensity & spatiality Assignment #1 Read pp 48-91. Holmes, Thom. 2008. Electronic & Experimental Music: Technology, Music and Culture. Routledge: New York.
5) Mixing Multi-channel audio Concepts of equalization & dynamic control Assignment #2 Prepare Assignment #1
6) Mixing Multi-channel audio Concepts of dynamic processing Assignment #3 Prepare Assignment #2
7) Mixing Multi-channel audio Automation & editing techniques Project #1: Mixing audio Prepare Assignment #3
8) Introduction to mastering audio Assignment #4 Prepare Project #1: Mixing audio
9) Spectral & Dynamic control during the mastering phase Assignment #5 Prepare Assignment #4
10) Spectral shaping, routing & grouping audio Prepare Assignment #5
11) Production analysis Final Project -
12) Review Final Project Evaluation #1: One to one sessions Prepare for Final Project progress evaluations.
13) Review Final Project Evaluation #2: One to one sessions Prepare for Final Project progress evaluations.
14) Review Final Project Evaluation #3: One to one sessions Prepare for Final Project progress evaluations.

Sources

Course Notes:
References: Russ Martin. 2009. Sound Synthesis and Sampling. Focal Press: New York. Manning, Peter. 2004. Electronic and Computer Music. Oxford University Press: New York. Holmes, Thom. 2008. Electronic & Experimental Music: Technology, Music and Culture. Routledge: New York. Miranda, Eduardo Reck. 2002. Computer Sound Design: Synthesis Techniques and Programming. Focal Press: Oxford. Demers, Joanna. 2010. Listening Through the Noise: The Aesthetics of Experimental Electronic Music. Oxford University Press: New York. Adlington, Robert eds. 2009. Sound Commitments: Avant‐garde Music and the Sixties. Oxford University Press: New York.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 15 % 10
Laboratory % 0
Application % 0
Field Work % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) % 0
Quizzes % 0
Homework Assignments 5 % 20
Presentation % 0
Project 1 % 30
Seminar % 0
Midterms % 0
Preliminary Jury % 0
Final 1 % 40
Paper Submission % 0
Jury % 0
Bütünleme % 0
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 30
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 70
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 42
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 14 39
Presentations / Seminar
Project 1 10
Homework Assignments 5 10
Quizzes
Preliminary Jury
Midterms
Paper Submission
Jury
Final 6 24
Total Workload 125

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution