Interesting, exciting, original sound design has become, throughout the history of cinema and television, an increasingly important component of storytelling. It is an extremely creative and collaborative aspect of film and television production that requires imagination, intuition, the ability to communicate clearly new ideas to others as well as technical expertise.
This module will focus on sharpening the analytical, perceptual, listening and creative skills required for producing innovative sound design to enhance film and television narratives through the analysis of excerpts of works, screenings, and creative sound exercises. It will also advance the understanding of the workflows, team collaboration and technical production skills required for producing professional audio soundtracks. The module expands students' knowledge on sound production and postproduction to include surround sound workflows, together with the technical and creative skills involved in the production of surround sound soundtracks.
Occurrence | Teaching cycle |
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A | Spring Term 2020-21 |
Task | Length | % of module mark |
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Essay/coursework 2000 Word Report |
N/A | 40 |
Practical Full Soundtrack Production for Film Clip |
N/A | 50 |
Practical Sound Effects Recording |
N/A | 10 |
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Task | Length | % of module mark |
---|---|---|
Essay/coursework 2000 Word Report |
N/A | 40 |
Practical Full Soundtrack Production for Film Clip |
N/A | 50 |
Practical Sound Effects Recording |
N/A | 10 |
Students will receive written feedback on coursework assignments using a proforma identifying key requirements and marks awarded for each section of the assignment. This will be available within 20 working days of submission.
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Yewdall, D L, Practical Art of Motion Picture Sound, Focal Press, 2003, ISBN 0-240-80525-9
Wyatt, H and Amyes, T, Audio Post Production for Television and Film: An introduction to technology and techniques, Focal Press, 2003, ISBN 0-240-51947-7
Angell, D., Pro Tools for Film and Video Focal Press, 2009, ISBN: 979780240520773
Viers, Ric. (2008). The Sound Effects Bible: How to Create and Record Hollywood Style Sound Effects. Studio City, CA : Michael Wiese Productions, ISBN-10: 193290748
Ament, Vanessa Theme. (2009). The Foley Grail: The Art of Performing Sound for Film, Games, and Animation. Amsterdam ; London : Focal Press/Elsevier, ISBN-10: 0240811259