COM-200 Audio for New Media

This course is an exploration of the principles of digital audio in today’s recording and multi-media industries. Topics discussed include: digital audio fundamentals, synchronization, recording, editing, and mixing audio for the podcasting, film, video, and video gaming industries. Students will apply these principles via creating projects using professional audio software.

Credits

3

Cross Listed Courses

DIG-200

Lecture Contact Hours

4

Lab Contact Hours

0

Other Contact Hours

0

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate knowledge of audio recording and editing software
2. Analyze sound and communicate its effectiveness in multi-media applications
3. Create a comprehensive project for multi-media formats

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COM 200: Audio for New Media

Course Description

This course is an exploration of the principles of digital audio in today’s recording and multi-media industries. Topics discussed include: digital audio fundamentals, synchronization, recording, editing, and mixing audio for the podcasting, film, video, and video gaming industries. Students will apply these principles via creating projects using professional audio software.

Credit Hours

3

Contact Hours

Lecture	4
Lab	0
Other	0

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate knowledge of audio recording and editing software
2. Analyze sound and communicate its effectiveness in multi-media applications
3. Create a comprehensive project for multi-media formats

Topic Outline

1. Introduction to film, video, and audio concepts and terminology

2. Introduction to digital audio

3. Introduction to audio software and file management

4. Basic audio editing

5. Music, Sound effects, and Dialogue

6. Time Code and Synchronization

7. Editing audio to picture

8. Audio for Video Games

9. Audio for Podcasts

10. Basic Foley and ADR recording

11. Mixing audio and working with plug-ins

12. Delivering a finished product