Knowledge
			
-how sound (music, dialogue and effects) affects the mood and
 atmosphere of visual story telling
-the history of animation and sound technology
-how to breakdown a sound and series of sounds
-the impact of tempo, phases, beats, rhythm on the experience of the
 animated images
-the debates in audio theory
-aesthetics of sound elements
-issues involved in synchronizing to picture
-when and why to use music
-features and functions of mixing and editing software
-variety of production techniques and style
-different ways of hearing sound

 
            Skills
			
-learn to breakdown a sound tract
-learn to animate lip sync
-voice directing, voice performance -- how to direct talent and voice
 production
-use appropriate software to edit and synchronize audio elements
-foley performance and recording
-the use of signal processing plugins for creative sound effect design
-search, select and edit library sound effects to picture
-select and edit appropriate music to picture
-design and produce sound effects
-use software to "change the performance" and to achieve desired
 effects
-cue sheet layout and usage
-mixing of audio elements to produce a final sound track
-mixing delivery formats (eg. mono, stereo, theatrical formats)

 
            Attitudes
			
-work independently and in small groups
-participate in group discussions
-take direction (seek clarification and critique of work before due
 dates)
-demonstrate professional desire for completion of course projects
-ability to objectively recognize learning curve 

Evaluation projects are built around the integrated project with the 
animation course.
Week  4 - 15%
        - multiple choice test on history, theory, aesthetics,
          nomenclature	          
Week  6 - 25%
        - sound script for animation project			
	                       
Week 12 - 20%
        - evaluation of practical project work to date  dialogue,
          music, effects tracks  
Week 14 - 25%
        - evaluation of finished soundtrack mix			
	                       
Participation - 15%
      Total    100%

Evaluation Practices

Assignment and Test:
- It is expected that students will submit assignments at the
  beginning of class and write tests on time.
- Students must be present in class to get credit for pop quizzes
  and/or in-class assignments (where applicable).
- Students who are absent for homework assignments are responsible
  for finding out what was missed.
- If there are exceptional circumstances for missing a test or
  assignment due date, students should make every effort to notify 
  the teacher before the time or date.

Late Assignments:
- Unless there are verifiable medical or compassionate grounds for
  lateness, or if the student has arranged an extension before the
  due date, late assignments will be downgraded as follows:
- 10% (one letter grade)  per day for a maximum of three days.
- After a period of three days' lateness, assignments will receive a
  grade of zero (0) percent.

Missed Tests:
- To have the opportunity to write a make-up test, the student may be
  required to provide appropriate documentation. All make up tests
  will be written at a time and place specified by the teacher.

Generic Skills
Generic Skills emphasized in the course:

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General Education
This General Education course relates to the following themes as specified by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities.

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
PLAR Contact: Michael Carter
Students may apply to receive credit by demonstrating achievement of the course learning outcomes through previous life and work experiences. This course is eligible for challenge through the following method(s):

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