VV1040 Sound

Faculty of Education
Autumn 2025
Extent and Intensity
0/3. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
MgA. Bc. Marta Kovářová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Šimon Kříž, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
MgA. Bc. Marta Kovářová, Ph.D.
Department of Art – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: Mgr. et Mgr. Jana Nedomová, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Department of Art – Faculty of Education
Timetable of Seminar Groups
VV1040/01: Tue 16. 9. 10:00–12:50 CM10 učebna, Tue 30. 9. 10:00–12:50 CM10 učebna, Tue 14. 10. 10:00–12:50 CM10 učebna, Tue 25. 11. 10:00–12:50 CM10 učebna, M. Kovářová
Prerequisites (in Czech)
!NOWANY( VV1038 Video , VV1039 Post-production )
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

The capacity limit for the course is 12 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 12/12, only registered: 1/12
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
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Course objectives
By the end of the course, students will be able to: -Develop sensitivity to sound perception -Distinguish different qualities and layers of sound in the environment and in artistic practice. -Perceive sound as an autonomous expressive medium as well as a component of multimedia creation. -Experiment with voice and body as sources of sound -Gain experience with vocal and bodily techniques inspired by contemporary performative practices. -Discover and explore their own unique sound expression. -Master basic sound recording techniques -Learn to operate recorders, microphones, and mobile applications, considering the acoustic properties of spaces. -Plan and execute simple sound recordings. -Edit and process recorded material -Get familiar with the basics of sound editing and post-production in both professional and open-source software. -Create a short edited sound recording or sound composition. -Reflect on and share sound creations -Present and share personal and collaborative sound projects through available platforms. -Understand the ethical and authorship aspects of working with sound and sound databases. -Integrate sound into personal artistic practice Explore how sound can be incorporated into visual, performative, or intermedia projects.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the course, students will be able to: Use voice and body to create sound in performative and experimental contexts. Record sound with basic technical and acoustic awareness. Edit and process sound recordings using accessible software. Critically listen to, analyze, and reflect on sound works. Share and present sound creations ethically and effectively. Integrate sound into their own artistic or interdisciplinary projects.
Syllabus
1. Producing sound (Inspiration: Ridina Ahmed, Petr Váša, Hearing Differently project) 2. Composing and recording sound (acoustics, working with recorders and microphones) 3. Editing and post-producing sound (Adobe Audition, DaVinci Resolve, or other free software) 4. Listening to and sharing sound (sharing platforms, sound databases, ethics)
Teaching methods
practical training _ Slyšet jinak: http://www.slysetjinak.upol.cz/ Petr Váša: http://www.petrvasa.cz/ Ridina Ahmed - hlasohled: https://www.ridina.cz/hlasohled/
Assessment methods
Attendance at all 4 sessions Active participation in seminars Recording and presentation of an original composition
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught each semester.
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2026.
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