Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2024 - CA 232 D100

Film Sound (3)

Class Number: 7384

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 8 – Apr 12, 2024: Mon, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
    GOLDCORP

  • Prerequisites:

    CA (or FPA) 131.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Through lectures, demonstrations and studio work, students will be introduced to several aspects of location sound recording and audio post production for film and video. Topics will include synchronization systems and techniques, editing, music scoring, mixing and both analog and digital sound technology. Students with credit for FPA 232 may not take this course for further credit.

COURSE DETAILS:

Through lectures, discussions, and watching films, students will be exposed to film sound. They get practical hands-on experience in creating sound for film, along with a grounding in the history and theory of film sound. Projects will include practical assignments to develop skills in sound editing and design for film and facilitate critical thinking about sound in film.

Grading

  • Participation and Attendance 10%
  • Tutorials 60%
  • Final Sound Design project 25%
  • Final Exam 5%

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

1. headphones (preferably acoustic isolating)
2. external storage (250GB minimum)

RECOMMENDED READING:

  • Sound for Film and Television, Holman, Tomlinson
  • Film Art, an Introduction, Eds. Bordwell, David & Thompson, Kristin
  • The Sound Effects Bible, Viers, Ric
  • Sound Man, Patton, Richard

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity website http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating. Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the university community. Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the university. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the university. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.