Sound in Documentary

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306SD Z 2 26PS English winter

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Mode of study

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Course contents

A specialized course aimed at a familiarization with the basic sound composition methods of the documentary film communication.

Acquaintance with the patterns of the audio part of audio-visual work and practical inspirations and procedures for working with sounds and music.

The student will record and edit a short documentary situation based on a detailed technical script and detailed composition plan. The etude can include the basic composition methods (multiple layers, parallel montage, work with sound effects and ambient sounds etc.).

Recommended or required reading

Sound Theory, Sound Practice (AFI Film Readers)

by Rick Altman

Paperback: 304 pages

Publisher: Routledge (June 30, 1992)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0415904579

Invisible Storytellers: Voice-Over Narration in American Fiction Film

by Sarah Kozloff

Paperback: 167 pages

Publisher: University of California Press (November 3, 1989)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0520067932

ISBN-13: 978-0520067936

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Assessment methods and criteria

Activity in the lectures/exercises/classes

development of the given small exercise

completion of the final exam

minimum 70% participation in the total classes.

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