CTVA 359: POST SND FILM/ELM
California State University, Northridge
Prerequisite: grade of C or higher in CTVA 355 or 340. Advanced course with a specialized foundation in post production sound recording and mixing. The course will explore the theory and professional practice of sound design for film and electronic media. Topics include history, theory, dialogue editing, sound effects, Foley, ADR, and surround sound. Dual emphasis on individual creativity and production group dynamics. Three hours lecture; three hours lab per week.
Average GPA: 3.53
Grade distribution records: 500 students across 15 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A | 205 | 41.0% |
| A- | 128 | 25.6% |
| B+ | 42 | 8.4% |
| B | 65 | 13.0% |
| B- | 35 | 7.0% |
| C+ | 12 | 2.4% |
| C | 5 | 1.0% |
| C- | 1 | 0.2% |
| D | 2 | 0.4% |
| D- | 1 | 0.2% |
| F | 4 | 0.8% |
Based on 500 student grade records across 15 terms and 4 professors.
Instructors
- Joel Krantz 338 students, Average GPA 3.52
- Michael Stern 67 students, Average GPA 3.38
- Daniel Viafore 36 students, Average GPA 3.58
- Mark C Cross 20 students, Average GPA 3.83