Introduction to the Soundrack

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Learning outcomes of the course unit:

The first objective of this course is to be able to clearly hear a film. Not always an easy thing due to the privileging of vision when experiencing cinema. Once we can start to more clearly listen to and hear films we can then start learning the methods used to construct the sound space for your own works.

Mode of study:

Class lectures provoke watching excerpts or full length films and discussing them both from technical and aesthetic perspectives; students provide their own comments related to films they suggest as a catlyst for classrooom discussion; theoretical texts used as a basis for lecture material.

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

None.

Course contents:

A theoretical and practical course in creating the digital sound space for film and video. The course will focus on the fundamentals of using sound to furnish meaning, whether for narrative, documentary or abstract works. We will follow the thread of production through the various elements that comprise a soundtrack, based on our real time limitations and available tools. Basic precepts, tips and tricks: from conception to sound capture to edit to mix to output - via the building blocks of the soundtrack including dialogue, narration, music, foley, ambient sound, and most importantly sound effect/sound design. We will work in the Final Cut and Soundtrack programs.

Recommended or required reading:

Readings, bibliography & URLs, DVD examples will be provided.

Audio-Vision, Michel Chion

Sound Theory Sound Practice, Rick Altman ed.

www.filmsound.org

Assessment methods and criteria:

Class attendance & participation - 30%

Brief analysis of a short section of a film given - 30%

2 page analysis of a film watched - 40%

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In class guests.

Further information:

No schedule has been prepared for this course

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

• Photography EN - Bachelor (optional subject)
• Photography EN - Master (optional subject)
• Cinema and Digital Media - Directing (qualification subject, optional subject)