Audio Editing - TFT00049I

«Back to module search

  • Department: Theatre, Film, Television and Interactive Media
  • Credit value: 20 credits
  • Credit level: I
  • Academic year of delivery: 2025-26

Module summary

This module will be an exploration into the theory, professional techniques and workflows as well as the creative aspects of editing audio. This module will cover practical audio editing skills and workflows that underpin audio editing across all media types, including film, television, music, radio/podcasting, audiobooks and games.

Related modules

Students will need a basic understanding of DAWs (digital audio workstations).

Module will run

Occurrence Teaching period
A Semester 2 2025-26

Module aims

This module aims to:

  • To introduce the basic concepts of editing for various media formats.
  • To learn professional workflows for editing audio across various media types
  • To explore the possibilities and limitations of industry standard techniques and tools
  • To experiment with the creative possibilities and tools of audio editing to make new innovative pieces
  • To be able to identify, interpret and implement the relevant deliverable specifications for audio media
  • To develop an appreciation of the craft and creativity of editing in audio.
  • To work towards a significant editing project that is informed by current industry standards and forms.

Module learning outcomes

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the process of audio editing across multiple media formats.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of common audio editing tools and techniques
  • Demonstrate an understanding of common audio editing workflows
  • Demonstrate an understanding of white papers and technical production delivery documentation
  • Demonstrate an understanding of loudness standards
  • Demonstrate an understanding of how editing can be used creatively
  • Execute an extended piece of audio editing that complies with delivery specifications.

Indicative assessment

Task % of module mark
Essay/coursework 100

Special assessment rules

None

Indicative reassessment

Task % of module mark
Essay/coursework 100

Module feedback

You will receive written feedback in line with standard University turnaround times.

Indicative reading

BBC. (2019). Audio quality and Standards for Radio. Available at: http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/radio/commissioning/TechnicalSpecificationRadio.pdf (Accessed: 11/05/2022).

BBC. (2020). TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR THE DELIVERY OF TELEVISION PROGRAMMES AS AS-11 FILES TO THE BBC. Available at: https://www.dropbox.com/s/sjsjlf4qtm68xc3/TechnicalDeliveryStandardsBBCFile.pdf?dl=0 (Accessed: 11/05/2022).

BBC. (2021). TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR THE DELIVERY OF TELEVISION PROGRAMMES TO THE BEST PRACTICE GUIDE SOUND MIXING FOR BBC PROGRAMMES. Available at: https://www.dropbox.com/s/j49ki1ldmfo3e5g/TechnicalDeliveryStandardsBBCAudioMixGuidlines.pdf?dl=0 (Accessed:
11/05/2022).

Fraser, J. Pro Tools 210P: Pro Tools Production II Post Production. ISBN: 978-1-943446-32-2

Owsinski, B. (2017). The Mixing Engineer's Handbook 4th. 2017. ISBN-13 : 978-0998503349.

Plack, C. (2018). The sense of hearing. 3rd edition. ISBN-13 : 978-1138632592.

Wyatt, H and Amyes, T. (2003). Audio Post Production for Television and Film: An introduction to technology and techniques. Focal Press. ISBN 0-240-51947-7