Course detail

Audio Software

FEKT-BPC-ZSWAcad. year: 2023/2024

The course focuses on mastering work with various software for editing, producing and mastering of audio recordings. The subject is taught in the form of computer exercises and acquired skills are verified by two individual projects.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

2

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Entry knowledge

Knowledge of the structure of the mixing consoles, principles of non-destructive editing of audio files, principles of hard disk recording, sound file formats and basic knowledge of MIDI protocol and computer notation are required.

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

The credit is awarded for the submission of two individual works in the audio editing and production software. The minimal scope of the elaboration of particular individual projects are specified by a regulation issued by the guarantor of the course and updated for every academic year.
It is obligatory to work through all computer exercises in regular or alternative terms to complete the course. Other forms of checked instruction are specified by a regulation issued by the guarantor of the course and updated for every academic year.

Aims

The aim of the course is to introduce students in the form of computer exercises to work with the most widely used software for editing, production and mastering of audio recordings.
After course completion, students are to:
- record and edit audio files in common audio editing software
- perform mastering in common audio editing software
- record and edit audio files in common audio production software
- use an integrated mixer and audio engine in common audio production software
- record and edit MIDI data in common audio production software
- apply off-line effects and real-time effects in common audio production and audio editing software
- use automation and remote control of parameters and functions in common audio production software
- master computer-aided audio production
- edit audio track of multimedia of various formats

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Forró, D.: Počítače a hudba,Grada, Praha 1994. ISBN: 80-85623-57-9 (CS)
JIRÁSEK, O. Kytara a počítač. Computer Press, Brno, 2005. ISBN 80-251-0843-0 (CS)

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Elearning

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme BPC-AUD Bachelor's

    specialization AUDB-TECH , 3 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
    specialization AUDB-ZVUK , 3 year of study, summer semester, compulsory

  • Programme BIT Bachelor's 2 year of study, summer semester, elective

  • Programme IT-BC-3 Bachelor's

    branch BIT , 2 year of study, summer semester, elective

Type of course unit

 

Exercise in computer lab

26 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Elearning