Sound and Image Laboratories

Code:

CC031

Acronym:

LABSI

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Communication Technology

Instance: 2016/2017 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Communication and Information 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	67	CC - Study Plan	3	-	6	46	162

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

In Sound and Image Laboratories we will validate and strengthen the knowledge acquired in the preceeding units. Concepts and techniques in the fields of sound and moving image will be put at the service of audiovisual and multimedia production.

Being a practical discipline, we will explore the aesthetic and creative potential of technological tools; here seen as an expressive medium of audiovisual discourse. The discipline will hence unfold in two documentary production and videography possibilities: short form and interactive.

Learning outcomes and competences

Working method

Presencial

Program

This unit's syllabus will strongly reference Documentary filmmaking and its historic, narrative and conceptual dimensions, as well as its production techniques.

Sound and moving image will both be addressed: we will work on the concepts and techniques for capturing sound, recording and editing, using sound effects, mixing and mastering for audiovisual and multimedia productions. We will also work on videography techniques and aesthetics, including image capture, editing and post-production.

Throughout the unit, we will also address documentary writing, directing and production techniques, leading to the creation of a final project.

Mandatory literature

Altman, Rick, 1945-; Sound theory, sound practice. ISBN: 0-415-90457-9
Hampe, Barry; Making documentary films and reality videos. ISBN: 0-8050-4451-5
Nichols, Bill; Introduction to documentary. ISBN: 978-0-253-21469-0
Penafria, Manuela; O^filme documentário. ISBN: 972-762-172-4
Rabiger, Michael; Directing the documentary. ISBN: 0-24-080608-5

Complementary Bibliography

Beattie, Keith; Documentary Screens: Non-Fiction Film and Television, Palgrave Macmillan, 2004. ISBN: 9780333741160
Chion, Michel; A^audiovisão. ISBN: 978-989-8285-24-9
Macdonald, Kevin & Cousins, Mark; Imagining Reality – The Faber Book of Documentary. , Faber and Faber, 1998. ISBN: 0-571-19202-5
Penafria, Manuela; O^documentarismo do cinema
Rabiger, Michael; Direção de cinema. ISBN: 85-352-1587-5

Teaching methods and learning activities

Classroom (lectures): Theoretical approach, case studies, discussion and viewing of examples.

Laboratory practice: Exercises and practical laboratory work and supervised group.

Tutoring: Support the theoretical classes and the development of reports written, produced and directed the final project.

Autonomous activities: Preparation and practice in independent laboratory exercises. Autonomous study and consultation of manuals and bibliography. Production and realization of the final project.

Software

Adobe Audition
Adobe Media Encoder
Adobe Premiere Pro

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

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Frequência das aulas	46,00
Trabalho laboratorial	116,00
Total:	162,00

Eligibility for exams

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

Calculation formula of final grade

• Classroom intervention: 10%


• Practical exercises: 30%


• Final assignment: 60%

Examinations or Special Assignments

Not applicable.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

Not applicable.

Classification improvement

Only possible through re-enrollment in the unit.