DJTL210 Voice in dubbing

Theatre Faculty
Summer 2027
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
MgA. Jakub Mareš (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. MgA. BcA. Petra Vodičková, Ph.D.
Theatre Management and Stage Technology Department – Dean’s Office – Theatre Faculty – Janáček Academy of Performing Arts
Supplier department: Theatre Management and Stage Technology Department – Dean’s Office – Theatre Faculty – Janáček Academy of Performing Arts
Prerequisites
Successful graduation of the course in the Winter Semester.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The aim of the course Sound in Dubbing is to deepen students’ knowledge of sound production for audiovisual works. Students will become familiar with the issues involved in creating ambient sounds. Students will develop their skills in using DAW software and their ability to collaborate within a creative team when producing a Czech-language version. Students will learn about the process of creating the sound component for audiovisual works, from the pre-production phase through to the workflow of mixing and finalising the sound component of an audiovisual work.
Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:



- use Avid Pro Tools software at an advanced level
- understand the issues surrounding the creation of sound effects, including the history of sound effects, the emotional aspect, etc.
- prepare audiovisual materials prior to creating the sound component of an audiovisual work
- understand the process of sound creation in an audiovisual work
- respond to stressful situations that may arise during dubbing
- be part of the creative team during production
- carry out the final mix of the Czech dialogue track and prepare the audiovisual work for handover to the client.

Syllabus
  1. Foley Art
    1. History
    2. The emotional aspect
    3. Categories of sound effects
    4. Working with props
    5. Foley art vs sound libraries
  2. Sound in audiovisual works
    1. Key concepts and aesthetics
    2. Pre-production phase (script analysis, location scouting…)
    3. production phase (main objectives and priorities, staffing, etc.)
    4. post-production phase (post-production practices and hierarchy, mixing and finalisation, etc.)
Literature
    recommended literature
  • TALPOVÁ, Sylva. Kapitoly o dabingu. 1st ed. Brno: JAMU, 2013. ISBN 978-80-7460-044-9. info
  • AMENT, Vanessa Theme. The Foley Grail. Focal Press, 2009. ISBN 978-0-240-81125-3. info
  • ANDERSON, Christopher D. Sound Design for the Visual Storyteller. Focal Press, 2025. ISBN 978-1-040-33224-5. info
  • ASHFORD, Derek. Avid Pro Tools user guide 2026-2027. Independently published, 2026. ISBN 979-8-1969-8825-7. info
  • COOK, Frank D. Pro Tools Fundamentals. Avid, 2017. ISBN 978-1-943446-47-6. info
  • HARRISON, Tim. Sound design for film. Ramsbury: The Crowood Press, 2021. ISBN 978-1-78500-914-3. info
  • MIDDLETON, Chris. Creating Digital Music and Sound. Focal Press, 2006. ISBN 978-0-240-80832-1. info
  • SINCLAIR, Jean-Luc. Principles of game audio and sound design: sound design and audio implementation for interactive and immersive media. New York: Focal Press, 2020. ISBN 978-1-138-73896-6. info
  • TALPOVÁ, Sylva. Kapitoly o dabingu. 1st ed. Brno: JAMU, 2013. ISBN 978-80-7460-044-9. info
  • WYNER, Jonathan. Audio mastering: essential practices. 1st ed. Boston: Berklee Press, 2013. ISBN 0-87639-094-7. info
Teaching methods
The course takes place regularly once a week in the form of practical sessions. It involves working with an actor, a director, a dramaturg and a Czech dialogue adapter. The sessions are supplemented by the lecturer’s explanations. Students carry out the work of a studio sound engineer by producing actual dubbing projects.
Assessment methods
Credit is awarded on the basis of attendance (at least 80 % attendance at lessons) and the completion of individual assignments set by the lecturer during the semester.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
The course is taught every week.
The course is also listed under the following terms Summer 2015, Summer 2016, Summer 2017, Summer 2018, Summer 2019, Summer 2020, Summer 2021, Summer 2022, Summer 2023, Summer 2024, Summer 2025, Summer 2026.
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