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Presentation
Presentation
The Theory and Studio Practices discipline aims to promote the consolidation of knowledge and skills around studio equipment, mixing and mastering techniques in the contexts of audiovisual and musical production.
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Class from course
Class from course
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Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Master Degree | Semestral | 5
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Year | Nature | Language
Year | Nature | Language
1 | Mandatory | Português
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Code
Code
ULHT2722-17419
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Prerequisites and corequisites
Prerequisites and corequisites
Not applicable
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Professional Internship
Professional Internship
Não
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Syllabus
Syllabus
The art and science of the mixing process: technical and artistic elements of sound; Critical and analytical listening; Musical analysis of record projects; Acoustic notions: structural and technical configuration of studios; Analysis and instrumentation; Calibration of sound systems in a studio context; Corrective equalization techniques; Aesthetic equalization; Dynamic signal processing; Effects processors; Modulation processors; Mastering techniques; Mixing and mastering of musical projects; Post-production techniques and mixing audiovisual projects in 5.1/ 7.1 surround; Dolby Atmos - binaural mixing technique por post and music production; Dynamic normalization; Sound restoration techniques;
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Objectives
Objectives
This course aims to promote the acquisition of knowledge and skills with regard specifically to technologies and processes (technical and aesthetic) associated with mixing and mastering practices. The discipline also allows to develop and enhance creativity, either in the capacity to innovate and deepen strategies in the consolidation of musical and audiovisual projects, or through the ability to critically analyze communication strategies and understand the role of sound in the context of the media arts. In this regard, the master's students must demonstrate autonomy both in the domain of the mixing and mastering processes of musical and audiovisual projects or in the development of innovative / creative strategies and solutions that add value to the state of the art in the field of specialization.
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Teaching methodologies and assessment
Teaching methodologies and assessment
The course is organized according to theoretical oral presentation sessions in order to consolidate theoretical-practical knowledge around mixing and mastering techniques. These sessions are supported through audiovisual projection equipment and sound reproduction systems. Theoretical-practical classes are taught in a studio context, both in the context of music mixing or in audio post-production for audiovisuals. Students have unlimited access to post-production rooms to consolidate production projects. Bibliographic materials to support the study and complementary information associated with the operation of classes are made available through the e-Learning platform Moodle. The practical sessions will mostly be taught in a recording studio context.
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References
References
IZHAKI. Roey (2023), Mixing Audio: concepts, practices and tools, Burlington, MA, Focal Press-Elsevier; KATZ, Bob (2002), Mastering Audio: the art and science, Burlington, Focal Press; MOYLAN, William (2015), Understanding and Crafting the Mix: The Art of Recording, Burlington, Focal Press ¿ Elsevier; OWSINSKI, Bobby (2022), The Mixing¿s Engineers Handbook (3rd Edition), Boston, Course Technology-Cengage Learning; SAVAGE, Steve (2014), Mixing and Mastering in the Box, Oxford University Press, Oxford; ZAK, Albin (2001), The Poetics of Rock: Cutting Tracks, Making Records, Berkeley, California University Press;
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Office Hours
Office Hours
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Mobility
Mobility
Yes