DJTZ210 Sound in dubbing

Theatre Faculty
Winter 2026
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
Timetable
Mon 10:15–11:45 A748
Prerequisites
Successful completion of the first year of JEVTECH or ATD. Without these prerequisites, admission to the course is subject to the lecturer’s individual assessment.
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 introduce students to the subject of audiovisual sound and the theory of dubbing. Students will learn about the possibilities for translating audiovisual works, the history of dubbing and the technical aspects of dubbing sound. The primary objective of the course is to familiarise students with the use of DAW software. During the course, students will work with Avid Pro Tools, which is the industry standard in professional recording and dubbing studios. Students will develop their ability to collaborate within a creative team when producing a Czech-language version. Students will acquire both practical and theoretical technical knowledge and skills required to produce a Czech-language version of a foreign-language audiovisual work.
Learning outcomes

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



- understand the terminology used in the dubbing profession
- understand the options available for translating audiovisual works
- understand the history of technological developments in the translation of audiovisual works
- use Avid Pro Tools software at an advanced level
- prepare audiovisual materials prior to the actual production of the Czech dub
- manage the technical aspects of producing a Czech dub for an audiovisual work
- respond to stressful situations that may arise during the dubbing process
- be part of the creative team during production

Syllabus

  1. Introduction to Audiovisual Sound and the Theory of Dubbing
    1. Theoretical Foundations
    2. Approaches to Translating Audiovisual Works
    3. The History of Dubbing and Technological Developments
    4. Technical Aspects and Synchronisation
  2. Working in a DAW (Avid Pro Tools)
    1. User interface and navigation
    2. Session setup and file management
    3. Editing tools and modes
    4. Signal flow and mixing
    5. Working with tracks and importing
    6. Post-production workflow

Literature
    recommended literature
  • TALPOVÁ, Sylva. Kapitoly o dabingu. 1st ed. Brno: JAMU, 2013. ISBN 978-80-7460-044-9. info
  • ASHFORD, Derek. Avid Pro Tools user guide 2026-2027. Independently published, 2026. ISBN 979-8-1969-8825-7. info
  • BOSSEAUX, Charlotte. Dubbing, Film and Performance. Peter Lang AG: Internationaler Verlag der Wissenschaften, 2015. ISBN 978-3-0343-0235-7. info
  • BUFFAGNI, Claudia and Beatrice GARZELLI. Film translation from East to West: dubbing, subtitling and didactic practice. Bern: Peter Lang, 2012. ISBN 978-3-0343-1260-8. info
  • COOK, Frank D. Pro Tools Fundamentals. Avid, 2017. ISBN 978-1-943446-47-6. info
  • FONG; Gilbert C F; AU and Kenneth K L. Dubbing and subtitling in a world context. Hong Kong: The Chinese University Press, 2009. ISBN 978-962-996-356-9. 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
Follow-Up Courses
The course is also listed under the following terms Winter 2014, Winter 2015, Winter 2016, Winter 2017, Winter 2018, Winter 2019, Winter 2020, Winter 2021, Winter 2022, Winter 2023, Winter 2024, Winter 2025.
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