■ DMP 2: Audio Production – Weekly Module Plan
Duration: 16 Weeks | Focus: Creative & Technical Audio Production
Goal: Equip students with foundational audio concepts and practical skills for various media
productions.
WEEK 1: Course Orientation & Introduction to Audio Production
Topics:
- Syllabus walkthrough, grading, course overview
- Importance of audio in media
Activities:
- Listening exercise: Identify emotional tones in audio
- Class expectations and safety orientation
Output: Reflection: “The Soundtrack of My Life”
CLOs: 1, 5
WEEK 2: Basic Audio Concepts and Terminology
Topics:
- Sound waves, frequency, amplitude, pitch, and decibels
- Mono vs. Stereo; Analog vs. Digital
Activities:
- Concept-matching group game
- Audio concept quiz
Output: Audio glossary worksheet
CLOs: 1
WEEK 3: Microphones and Recording Equipment
Topics:
- Types of microphones (dynamic, condenser, lavalier, shotgun)
- Audio interfaces and recording setups
Activities:
- Microphone testing workshop
Output: Recorded test clips using different mics
CLOs: 2
WEEK 4: Recording Techniques & Best Practices
Topics:
- Proper mic placement, room acoustics, avoiding distortion
- Field recording and studio basics
Activities:
- Mock interview setup and recording
Output: Interview audio file submission
CLOs: 2
WEEK 5: Critical Listening Skills
Topics:
- Listening for tone, clarity, and noise
- Frequency analysis and EQ basics
Activities:
- Listen-and-analyze: Identify audio quality issues
Output: Critical listening report
CLOs: 4
WEEK 6: Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs)
Topics:
- Introduction to software: Audacity, GarageBand, or Adobe Audition
- Importing, cutting, arranging clips
Activities:
- DAW exploration session
Output: 30-second audio edit project
CLOs: 4
WEEK 7: Audio Effects and Processing
Topics:
- EQ, reverb, compression, noise reduction
Activities:
- Audio clean-up challenge
Output: Before-and-after audio samples
CLOs: 4
WEEK 8: MIDTERM WEEK
Assessment:
- Written Midterm (concepts & tools)
- Practical: Record and clean up a short audio scene
CLOs: 1–4
WEEK 9: Voiceovers & Dialogue Recording
Topics:
- Voice projection, tone, pacing
- ADR (Automated Dialogue Replacement)
Activities:
- Record voiceovers for a short scene
Output: Narration or dubbed scene audio
CLOs: 2, 5
WEEK 10: Music in Media
Topics:
- Music selection, scoring, copyright basics
Activities:
- Music matching activity: Tone vs. visuals
Output: Audio track plan for a short video
CLOs: 3, 5
WEEK 11: Sound Effects and Foley
Topics:
- Creating and syncing custom sound effects
- DIY Foley recording techniques
Activities:
- Foley lab: Create SFX for a video clip
Output: SFX + Foley submission
CLOs: 5
WEEK 12: Audio for Different Platforms
Topics:
- Podcasting, radio, film, ads, social media
- Format and style differences
Activities:
- Analyze podcast and commercial styles
Output: 1-minute podcast segment or ad
CLOs: 3, 5
WEEK 13: Project Proposal & Pre-production
Activities:
- Form project teams
- Submit concept, script, and production plan
Output: Project proposal packet
CLOs: 1, 5
WEEK 14: Audio Production Week
Activities:
- Record voice, music, and SFX for final project
Output: Raw recorded files for final use
CLOs: 2
WEEK 15: Post-Production Week
Activities:
- Edit and finalize the project using DAW
Output: Final mixed audio project
CLOs: 4
WEEK 16: Final Presentation & Course Reflection
Activities:
- Present and evaluate final projects
- Reflective paper on growth and key learnings
Output:
- Final project (audio + write-up)
- Peer and self-evaluation
CLOs: 3, 4, 5
