Sound and Image Laboratories

Code:

CC031

Acronym:

LABSI

Instance: 2013/2014 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Journalism and Communication Sciences
Course/CS Responsible:	Bachelor in Communication Sciences

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
CC	94	Plano Oficial a partir de 2008/2009	3	-	10	91	270

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

This subject has a strong practical and technological component and aims to validate, in practice, presuppositions listed in previous subjects. It also aims to introduce and strengthen concepts, techniques and tools required in the fields of sound and image to produce audiovisual products. It is intended that the technology is seen as not and end but as a means, inducing a typical language, explored in its technical, aesthetic and creative dimensions. The subject will unfold in two modules: sound module and image module.

Learning outcomes and competences

Working method

Presencial

Program

The syllabus of the subject will follow the evolutionary course of the process and of the environment. To this end, the sound module will work on the concepts and techniques for capturing sound, recording and editing, the use of sound effects, mixing, mastering and audio for multimedia. For its part, the image module will focus on photo image, animation, stop motion, video image, lighting, editing grammar, audiovisual production process, interview techniques, non-linear editing, video for multimedia, and structure and authoring of DVDs. Throughout the classes, we will address writing concepts and techniques related to argument that will lead to the drafting of the argument for a short film.

Mandatory literature

www.filmsound.org
www.dvddemystified.com/dvdfaq.html
Rabiger, Michael; Directing the documentary. ISBN: 0-24-080608-5
Nichols, Bill; Introduction to documentary. ISBN: 978-0-253-21469-0
Rabiger, Michael; Direção de cinema. ISBN: 85-352-1587-5
Penafria, Manuela; O^filme documentário. ISBN: 972-762-172-4
Penafria, Manuela; O^documentarismo do cinema
Barnouw, Erik; El^documental. ISBN: 84-7432-563-3
Hampe, Barry; Making documentary films and reality videos. ISBN: 0-8050-4451-5
Altman, Rick, 1945-; Sound theory, sound practice. ISBN: 0-415-90457-9
Chion, Michel; A^audiovisão. ISBN: 978-989-8285-24-9
Chion, Michael; Audio-vision. ISBN: 0-231-07899-4

Teaching methods and learning activities

Classroom - Lecture: Theoretical approach, case studies, discussion and viewing of examples. Theory / Practice - Laboratory Practice: Exercises and practical laboratory work and supervised group. Tutorial - Support the theoretical classes and the development of reports written, produced and directed the final project. Autonomous - Preparation and practice in independent laboratory exercises. Autonomous study and consultation of manuals and bibliography. Production and realization of the final project.

Software

Adobe Premiere* Pro CS6
Adobe Encore CS6
Adobe Media Encoder CS6
Adobe Audition CS6

keywords

Social sciences > Communication sciences > Audiovisual communication

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Participação presencial	10,00
Trabalho laboratorial	90,00
Total:	100,00

Eligibility for exams

Attending 75% of classes, unless established otherwise by law.

Calculation formula of final grade

Final assignment: 100%

Examinations or Special Assignments

Not applicable

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

Not applicable