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FILM 3390 Audio Production

This course teaches the basic principles of sound and audio. This will include basic acoustics and how it impacts sound capture, proper gain setup and signal flow from sound to mic to recorder to playback for the cleanest and clearest sound capture and mix, the difference between analog and digital audio, the decibel and what each decibel type means, proper metering and understanding meter ballistics. It will also include field sound and post sound. The sound mix will be the final stage of the course. Adobe Premiere and Audition will be used in the course.

Course overview

Department
Film
School
MCAS
Credits
3
Level
Undergraduate
Offered
Periodically in the Fall

Catalog details

Prerequisites
FILM1171 or Pre req: Film I or Permission of Department

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Requirements fulfilled

  • Film Studies: At least two production courses (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)

Requirement eligibility can vary by school, cohort, and section. Confirm the selected section in EagleApps or with an advisor.

Official evaluation summary

3.86 / 5

Based on 7 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-08-02. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

  • Djim Reynolds
    Fall 2026
  • Christopher Anderson
    Fall 2024 · Official rating 4.14/5

Sections

  • Section 01
    Fall 2026 · Djim Reynolds · Devlin Hall 13 W 02:00PM-05:00PM · Offered