Sound Design Field of study: Music in Multimedia
Programme code: W6-S2MLA25.2025

Module name: Sound Design
Module code: W6-DigiCrea-MM-SDE
Programme code: W6-S2MLA25.2025
Semester: winter semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 1
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The "Sound Design" module allows students to explore the process of sound creation in the context of films, video games, and other visual media. The course covers both theoretical and practical aspects of sound design, including working with sound effects, field recordings, dialogue, and music. Students will develop skills in creating sound from scratch, experimenting with different techniques and technologies to achieve specific sound effects. The course fosters creativity, allowing participants to create original sound projects. The module concludes with a presentation of individual student projects assessed on originality, technical quality, and artistic merit.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
The student knows the sound design principles in visual media, such as films, video games, and other audiovisual productions. [SND-S2-SDe_1]
 W6-MM-S2-W02 [4/5] W6-MM-S2-W03 [4/5] W6-MM-S2-W04 [5/5]
The student can experiment with various techniques for creating sound effects and music, adjusting them to the project's requirements. [SND-S2-SDe_2]
 W6-MM-S2-U02 [5/5] W6-MM-S2-U03 [4/5] W6-MM-S2-U04 [4/5]
The student can record and process field sounds and dialogues to achieve the desired effects in audiovisual production. [SND-S2-SDe_3]
 W6-MM-S2-U02 [5/5] W6-MM-S2-U03 [4/5] W6-MM-S2-U06 [4/5]
The student can collaborate with other project team members, sharing ideas and feedback to achieve the best possible outcomes. [SND-S2-SDe_4]
 W6-MM-S2-K02 [4/5] W6-MM-S2-K03 [4/5] W6-MM-S2-K06 [5/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
practical classes [C_SDE] 12 Audio playback / audio drama [c03] 
Demonstration-imitation [c06] 
Screen presentation [c07]  		course work SND-S2-SDe_1 SND-S2-SDe_2 SND-S2-SDe_3 SND-S2-SDe_4
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Developing practical skills [a03] Preparation for classes
activities involving the repetition, refinement and consolidation of practical skills, including those developed during previous classes or new skills necessary for the implementation of subsequent elements of the curriculum (as preparation for class participation)
Production/preparation of tools, materials or documentation necessary for class participation [a05] Preparation for classes
developing, preparing and assessing the usefulness of tools and materials (e.g. aids, scenarios, research tools, equipment, etc.) to be employed in class or as an aid when preparing for classes
Implementation of an individual or group assignment necessary for course/phase/examination completion [c03] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
a set of activities aimed at performing an assigned task, to be executed out of class, as an obligatory phase/element of the verification of the learning outcomes assigned to the course
Undertaking, on one’s own initiative and individually, activities aimed at expanding the scope or depth of the teaching content, also beyond the walls of the University [e01] Activities complementary to the classes
a set of activities undertaken independently and on the student's own initiative, aimed at expanding the depth and scope of knowledge and skills, their revision and repetition, retention or verification, also activities carried outside the university, e.g., in a culture promoting or educational institution, a laboratory, in the open air, etc.; also self-education
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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