MP 4650 - Sound for Media II

Credits: 3

In this senior-level multimedia recording and production course, students develop professional competencies in sound mixing for multimedia projects. Priority is given to mixing for visual media, with additional exposure to radio and podcast production. Through applied projects focused on the integration of technical, organizational, creative, and research skills, students learn industry standard approaches to mixing diegetic and non-diegetic sound. Mixing is addressed from both practical and theoretical perspectives informed by music cognition, auditory scene analysis, and digital audio theory.

Prerequisites: MP 3650 - Sound for Media I

Course Learning Outcomes:

Control audio spectrum, dynamics, and spatial imaging to produce balanced, realistic mixes.
Justify mix decisions based on reinforcement of creative priorities, psychoacoustic principles, and digital audio theory.
Apply industry-specific workflows and technical standards in the post-production and delivery of audiovisual content.