AUDIO TECHNIQUES PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
STV217	AUDIO TECHNIQUES	3	4	2	6

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. EMRE DOĞAN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Lecturer KEREM YÜKSELOĞLU
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of the course is to provide students with a general knowledge and skills about sound design and visuality, recognition of sound, frequency, amplitude and phase change, new sound production etc. and continues with case studies. The lecture about the importance of sound in television and cinema is taught using the audio program with Adobe Audition.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Within the scope of this course, firstly recognition of the voice, ensuring harmony and balance between the sound and visual, the production of sound appropriate to the visual sound and the transformation of the sound and to provide the students with the knowledge and application skills in the field.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Tell general information about sound design.
Tell general information about sound editing and composition.
Teach the production, transformation and techniques of sound.
Define the different areas of sound.
Compare different sound mixes and video integration techniques by examining films and sequences.
Comprehend the importance and meaning of editing in television and cinema and informs the students about what they do.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Source Reading	The general introduction of the course, audio and visual examples of coexistence.	Lecture, practice, demonstration
2	Source Reading and Video Review	Introduction to Adobe Audition program (outline of the program interface)	Lecture, practice, demonstration
3	Source Reading and Video Review	Audio import, audio editing, volume settings, export	Lecture, practice, demonstration
4	Source Reading and Video Review	Multiple sound creation on a single sound, Production of comic character sounds, Button sound, and different types of sound effects, such as the sound of the explosion of the narrative methods to create sound for jingle.	Lecture, practice, demonstration
5	Source Reading and Video Review	Audio recording attempts on video, audio and motion compatibility, audio sync experiments.	Lecture, practice, demonstration
6	Source Reading and Video Review	To give information about microphones according to the content of the subject and to consolidate the information with a visit to Sound Studio this week.	Lecture, practice, demonstration
7	Source Reading and Video Review	What is Foley? Teach and consolidate the subject with example foley studies.	Lecture, practice, demonstration
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Source Reading and Video Review	Enriched or recorded multiple sound with simple mixing techniques and convert it into a single audio file to use in the project.	Lecture, practice, demonstration
10	Source Reading and Video Review	Audio recording technique. Adjusting volume and pitch	Lecture, practice, demonstration
11	Source Reading and Video Review	Audio sync and editing of visuals taken from Adobe Premier with selected videos. Interactive work between programs.	Lecture, practice, demonstration
12	Source Reading and Video Review	Change the existing sound using the various effects and methods in Adobe Audution.	Lecture, practice, demonstration
13	Source Reading and Video Review	Presentation of DJ sound effects, the way of using the technique, examination of the samples and giving the project.	Lecture, practice, demonstration
14	Source Reading and Video Review	Project Reviews	Lecture, practice, demonstration
15	Source Reading and Video Review	Project Reviews	Lecture, practice, demonstration
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Vardar, B. (2009). Sinemada Ses ve Müzik. İstanbul: Es Publishing.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students will be able to define the concepts related to radio, cinema and television sectors.					4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students will be able to discuss the reflections of this information in the fields of application by dominating both basic and new theoretical orientations and concepts in radio, cinema and television fields.				3
2	Students will be able to comprehend the historical processes of radio, television, and cinema, media, and communication fields and compare them with today's sectoral trends.					4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students will be able to have knowledge about the structure and working principle of the technical materials used in the field, follow the current material developed in line with the new orientations and apply this knowledge by reflecting on their own studies.						5
2	Students will be able to using advanced knowledge and skills in thier field, they can analyze the data obtained during their studies and solve based on evidence.					4

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students will be able to combine the theoretical knowledge related by the radio, television and cinema sectors with the practical methods.				3
2	Students will be able to work in the field of radio, television and cinema, they develop appropriate solutions by calculating possible problems.						5
3	Students will be able to develop collaborative work by linking radio, television, and cinema fields with other arranged disciplines.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students will be able to admninist individual and collaborative work in groups such as projects, social activity, artistic activity.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	They come to each lesson with a review of the research that is relevant to the topic to be worked on, thus students will be able to improve their life-long exploration of the developments in the field.			2
2	Students will be able to question the innovations they pursue, they discover their own directions of radio, television, and cinema.						5
3	Students will be able to develop vocational learning skills in the field and reflect them in their own work, contributing to the ability of individuals who work together to gain these skills.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students will be able to inform related persons and institutions about issues related to the field; ideas and suggestions for solving the problems.				3
2	Students will be able to provide the opportunity to use and share knowledge, and skills effectively by participating in national and international film screenings, festivals, contests, and similar organizations.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students will be able to recognize the ethical values in radio, television, and cinema fields and applies them in the working environment.					4
2	Students will be able to organize that bring together individuals working in the field of radio, television, and cinema organizations and arrange an environment of reflection and discussion.		1

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	14	2	28
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	14	3	42
Assignment (Homework)	2	3	6
Project Work	2	3	6
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	7	3	21
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	3	3
Preparation for the Final Exam	0	0	0
Mid-Term Exam	1	3	3
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	55	0	151