1. General information
Course:
AUDIO AND VIDEO EQUIPMENTS AND STUDIOS
Code:
59628
Type:
CORE COURSE
ECTS credits:
6
Degree:
385 - DEGREE IN TELECOMMUNICATI TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING
Academic year:
2023-24
Center:
308 - SCHOOL POLYTECHNIC OF CUENCA
Group(s):
30
Year:
3
Duration:
C2
Main language:
Spanish
Second language:
Use of additional languages:
English Friendly:
Y
Web site:
Bilingual:
N
Lecturer:
JOSE ANTONIO BALLESTEROS GARRIDO
- Group(s):
30
Building/Office
Department
Phone number
Email
Office hours
E. Politécnica Cuenca (2.16)
INGENIERÍA ELÉCTRICA, ELECTRÓNICA, AUTOMÁTICA Y COMUNICACIONES
926053863
josea.ballesteros@uclm.es
Office hours will be published at "secretaria virtual"
Lecturer:
JUAN JOSE DE DIOS DE DIOS
- Group(s):
30
Building/Office
Department
Phone number
Email
Office hours
E. Politécnica Cuenca (2.18)
INGENIERÍA ELÉCTRICA, ELECTRÓNICA, AUTOMÁTICA Y COMUNICACIONES
926053898
juanjose.dedios@uclm.es
2. Pre-Requisites
It is advisable to study previously the courses:
- Transmission Means: Acoustic Transmitters and Receivers.
- Communication Networks I: TCP/IP and interconection devices.
- Communication Networks II: routing protocols.
- Acoustic Engineering: Transducers, electroacoustics, physiological acoustics and psychoacoustics.
- Audiovisual Signal Processing: Digitization, compression and filtering of audio and video signals; audio and video formats and media.
It is also advisable to study at the same time or previously Architectural Acoustics, specifically those topics related to fundamentals of room acoustics, room acoustic characterization, sound reinforcement systems and sound conditioning and isolation.
3. Justification in the curriculum, relation to other subjects and to the profession
Audiovisual technology is one of the working areas of telecommunication engineers.
Basic concepts of multimedia systems are studied previously in the course Audiovisual Signal Processing. This course is complemented by Architectural Acoustic.
This course is advisable to study the courses Audiovisual Systems, Recording and Edition Audiovisual Events, Digital Animation and Audiovisual Production and Communication.
4. Degree competences achieved in this course
| Course competences | |
|---|---|
| Code | Description |
| E21 | The ability to build, use and manage telecommunications services and applications, defined as capture, analogue and digital processing, coding, transport, representation, processing, storage, reproduction, management and presentation of audiovisual services and information multimedia systems. |
| E22 | The ability to analyse, specify, perform and maintain systems, equipment, headers and television, audio and video installations, in both fixed and mobile environments. |
| E23 | The ability to carry out projects in premises and installations for the production and recording of audio and video signals. |
| E25 | The ability to create, codify, manage, disseminate and distribute multimedia contents, according to usability criteria and accessibility of audiovisual, broadcast and interactive services. |
| G02 | Correct, oral and written, communication skills. |
| G06 | Knowledge of basic subjects and technologies, enabling students to learn new methods and technologies, as well as providing great versatility to adapt to new situations |
| G07 | The ability to tackle problems with initiative, making decisions, creativity, and to communicate and transmit knowledge, skills and abilities, including the ethical and professional responsibility of the activity of a Technical Telecommunications Engineer |
| G10 | The ability to analyse and assess the social and environmental impact of technical solutions |
| G12 | The ability to work in a multidisciplinary group and in a multilingual environment and to communicate, both in writing and orally, knowledge, procedures, results and ideas related to telecommunications and electronics |
| G13 | The ability to look for and understand information, wether technical or commercial in different sources, to relate and structure it to integrate ideas and knowledge. Analysis, synthesis and implementation of ideas and knowledge. |
| G14 | Leadership for the treatment of conflicts and abilities in negotiation and personal relationships, as well as to recognize and respect diversity and multiculturalism. |
5. Objectives or Learning Outcomes
| Course learning outcomes | |
|---|---|
| Description | |
| Knowledge and application of the different techniques used in professional video editing. | |
| Knowledge and application of the basic lighting techniques. | |
| Knowledge and practice of typical configurations and main audio recording techniques. | |
| Knowledge and practical realization of sound shots using different configurations and techniques. | |
| Analysis, synthesis and compression of technical documentation and mastery of specific vocabulary. | |
| Characterization of the main optical and magnetic recording systems of audio and video signals, as well as the signal processing equipment in a recording studio. | |
| Knowledge of the operative processes in a mobile unit and interconnection with the header. | |
| Correct use of oral and written expression to convey ideas, technologies, results, etc. | |
| Connection and management of the equipment and elements involved in a television studio: lighting elements, cameras, control and measurement equipment, processing equipment and recorders. | |
| Design and configuration of television studios. | |
| Basic audio and video edition. | |
| Understanding of the mechanisms associated with the recording of audio and video signals. | |
| Identification of the fundamental elements for the digital television signal transmission in both fixed and mobile environments. | |
| Making of recordings and measurements to characterize the operation of a device or a configuration using the mixer, transducers, players, processors and audio recorders. | |
| Design of analog, digital and hard disk-based audio recording systems. Selection of equipment and connection. | |
| Additional outcomes | |
| Not established. |
6. Units / Contents
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Unit 1: Introduction
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Unit 1.1: Equipment connection
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Unit 2: Sound recording
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Unit 2.1: Microphones types and characteristics
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Unit 2.2: Sound recording techniques
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Unit 2.3: Laboratory 1: Recording, edition and mixing based on HDD
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Unit 3: Recording Techniques
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Unit 3.1: Microphone techniques
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Unit 3.2: Stereo techniques
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Unit 3.3: Surround techniques
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Unit 4: Sound processing systems
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Unit 4.1: Frequency processing
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Unit 4.2: Dynamic processing
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Unit 4.3: Time processing
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Unit 4.4: Multiefects
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Unit 4.5: Laboratory 2: sound processing systems
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Unit 4.6: Mixing console
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Unit 4.7: Laboratory 3: Mixing console. Radio studio
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Unit 5: Television illumination
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Unit 5.1: Introduction
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Unit 5.2: Practical background
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Unit 5.3: Illumination measurement
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Unit 5.4: Light description
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Unit 5.5: Illumination techniques
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Unit 5.6: Illumination control
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Unit 5.7: Security measurements
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Unit 5.8: Laboratory 4: Television illumination
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Unit 6: Cameras
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Unit 6.1: Human visual system
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Unit 6.2: Theory and color codification
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Unit 6.3: Television cameras
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Unit 6.4: Sensors
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Unit 6.5: Camera components
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Unit 6.6: Control Camera Unit
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Unit 6.7: Camera mounts
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Unit 6.8: Laboratory 5: Cameras
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Unit 7: Production equipment for television
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Unit 7.1: Video mixer
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Unit 7.2: Video effects
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Unit 7.3: Titler
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Unit 7.4: Laboratory 6: Video mixer
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Unit 7.5: Recording Systems
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Unit 7.6: Laboratory 7: Non lineal edition
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Unit 8: Studios
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Unit 8.1: Signal routing
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Unit 8.2: Radio studio
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Unit 8.3: Recording studio
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Unit 8.4: Television studio
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Unit 8.5: Mobile Unit
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ADDITIONAL COMMENTS, REMARKS
Software: Chamsys, ProTools y Premiere.
Television, radio and audio labs.
7. Activities, Units/Modules and Methodology
| Training Activity | Methodology | Related Competences (only degrees before RD 822/2021) | ECTS | Hours | As | Com | Description | |
| Class Attendance (theory) [ON-SITE] | Lectures | E21 E22 E23 E25 G02 G06 G10 | 1.36 | 34 | N | N | Lectures to explain the learning outcomes | |
| Problem solving and/or case studies [ON-SITE] | Problem solving and exercises | E21 E22 E23 E25 G02 G06 G07 G12 | 0.18 | 4.5 | N | N | Demos and exercises during the class | |
| Laboratory practice or sessions [ON-SITE] | Practical or hands-on activities | E21 E22 E23 E25 G02 G06 G07 G10 G12 G13 G14 | 0.64 | 16 | Y | N | During the laboratory sessions the process and results obtained will be evaluated. | |
| Practicum and practical activities report writing or preparation [OFF-SITE] | Practical or hands-on activities | E21 E22 E23 E25 G02 G06 G07 G10 G12 G13 G14 | 0.54 | 13.5 | Y | N | Reports will be presented in pdf format including comments to the questions specified in the statement. Moreover, results will also be sent (audio, illumination, video sessions, etc). In each one of the statements, specific requirements will be expound. If plagiarism is detected, the student will have a mark equal to 0 points. | |
| Writing of reports or projects [OFF-SITE] | Self-study | E21 E22 E23 E25 G02 G06 G07 G10 G12 G13 G14 | 0.69 | 17.25 | Y | N | During the course, some activities will be proposed. The answer to these activities will be presented in pdf format. If plagiarism is detected, the student will have a mark equal to 0 points. | |
| Study and Exam Preparation [OFF-SITE] | Combination of methods | E21 E22 E23 E25 G02 G06 G07 G10 G12 G13 G14 | 2.37 | 59.25 | N | N | Autonomous study | |
| Individual tutoring sessions [ON-SITE] | Combination of methods | E21 E22 E23 E25 G02 G06 G07 G10 G12 G13 G14 | 0.07 | 1.75 | N | N | Session for doubts and task review | |
| Final test [ON-SITE] | Assessment tests | E21 E22 E23 E25 G02 G06 G07 G10 G12 G13 G14 | 0.15 | 3.75 | Y | Y | Final test of the course. A mark equal or higher to 4 points is mandatory to pass the subject. If plagiarism is detected, the student will have a mark equal to 0 points. | |
| Total: | 6 | 150 | ||||||
| Total credits of in-class work: 2.4 | Total class time hours: 60 | |||||||
| Total credits of out of class work: 3.6 | Total hours of out of class work: 90 | |||||||
As: Assessable training activity Com: Training activity of compulsory overcoming (It will be essential to overcome both continuous and non-continuous assessment).
8. Evaluation criteria and Grading System
| Evaluation System | Continuous assessment | Non-continuous evaluation * | Description |
| Laboratory sessions | 40.00% | 40.00% | The work carried out in the lab, the report writing and even the oral presentation will be taken into account. |
| Assessment of problem solving and/or case studies | 10.00% | 10.00% | Hands-on activities composed by exercises or sort projects. |
| Final test | 50.00% | 50.00% | Writing activities composed by questions and exercises. A mark equal or higher than 4 points is mandatory to make the average with other evaluation activities. |
| Total: | 100.00% | 100.00% |
According to art. 4 of the UCLM Student Evaluation Regulations, it must be provided to students who cannot regularly attend face-to-face training activities the passing of the subject, having the right (art. 12.2) to be globally graded, in 2 annual calls per subject , an ordinary and an extraordinary one (evaluating 100% of the competences).
Evaluation criteria for the final exam:
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Continuous assessment:It is requiered a mark of 4 point or higher to make the average with other evaluation tests.
To pass the course, a mark of 5 point or higher is required -
Non-continuous evaluation:The same than in the continuous assessment.
Specifications for the resit/retake exam:
Activities will be retaken individually with another realization.
The final test will be retaken with another test.
The evaluation criteria will be those described in the 'evaluation system' table.
It is requiered a mark of 4 point or higher to make the average with other evaluation tests.
To pass the course, a mark of 5 point or higher is required
The final test will be retaken with another test.
The evaluation criteria will be those described in the 'evaluation system' table.
It is requiered a mark of 4 point or higher to make the average with other evaluation tests.
To pass the course, a mark of 5 point or higher is required
Specifications for the second resit / retake exam:
The final test will be retaken with another test.
If the student passed the laboratory sessions in advance, the evaluation criteria will be 40% laboratory sessions and 60% writing test. In other case, activities will be retaken individually with another realization and the evaluation criteria will be 40% laboratory sessions and 60% writing test.
It is requiered a mark of 4 point or higher to make the average with other evaluation tests.
To pass the course, a mark of 5 point or higher is required
If the student passed the laboratory sessions in advance, the evaluation criteria will be 40% laboratory sessions and 60% writing test. In other case, activities will be retaken individually with another realization and the evaluation criteria will be 40% laboratory sessions and 60% writing test.
It is requiered a mark of 4 point or higher to make the average with other evaluation tests.
To pass the course, a mark of 5 point or higher is required
9. Assignments, course calendar and important dates
| Not related to the syllabus/contents | |
|---|---|
| Hours | hours |
| Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 17.25 |
| Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Combination of methods] | 59.25 |
| Individual tutoring sessions [PRESENCIAL][Combination of methods] | 1.75 |
| Final test [PRESENCIAL][Assessment tests] | 3.75 |
| Unit 1 (de 8): Introduction | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 1.5 |
| Unit 2 (de 8): Sound recording | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 4 |
| Laboratory practice or sessions [PRESENCIAL][Practical or hands-on activities] | 3 |
| Practicum and practical activities report writing or preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Practical or hands-on activities] | 2 |
| Unit 3 (de 8): Recording Techniques | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 5 |
| Unit 4 (de 8): Sound processing systems | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 5 |
| Problem solving and/or case studies [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises] | 3.5 |
| Laboratory practice or sessions [PRESENCIAL][Practical or hands-on activities] | 5.5 |
| Practicum and practical activities report writing or preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Practical or hands-on activities] | 3 |
| Unit 5 (de 8): Television illumination | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 4.5 |
| Problem solving and/or case studies [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises] | 1 |
| Laboratory practice or sessions [PRESENCIAL][Practical or hands-on activities] | 1.5 |
| Practicum and practical activities report writing or preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Practical or hands-on activities] | 2 |
| Unit 6 (de 8): Cameras | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 4.5 |
| Laboratory practice or sessions [PRESENCIAL][Practical or hands-on activities] | 1.5 |
| Practicum and practical activities report writing or preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Practical or hands-on activities] | 2 |
| Unit 7 (de 8): Production equipment for television | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 4.5 |
| Laboratory practice or sessions [PRESENCIAL][Practical or hands-on activities] | 4.5 |
| Practicum and practical activities report writing or preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Practical or hands-on activities] | 4.5 |
| Unit 8 (de 8): Studios | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 5 |
| Global activity | |
|---|---|
| Activities | hours |
| General comments about the planning: | Course calendar will be published at the begining of the course |
10. Bibliography and Sources
