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| Module Availability |
| Spring Semester |
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| Assessment Pattern |
Coursework 1 40%: formative testing through ULearn
Coursework 2 60%: summative practical assignment (filmic sound design)
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| Module Overview |
This module is only available to students on the Creative Music Technology programme.
You will be introduced to the theoretical, aesthetic and practical issues in narrative sound design. Subject areas will be selected from film, TV, documentaries and radio plays. You will investigate how film music functions and how it interacts with sound effects in delivering a narrative strand. You will also learn how to use specialist sound design software (Soundtrack Pro).
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| Prerequisites/Co-requisites |
| None |
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| Module Aims |
| To deliver an understanding of and basic facility in creating a soundtrack for narrative media. |
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| Learning Outcomes |
Upon completion of this module, you should be able to:
• Describe the functions of film music
• Describe and undertake the process of filmic sound design
• Explain and employ the theoretical and aesthetic issues underpinning sound design
• Create a complete sound design for a small section for a film, radio play or documentary
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| Module Content |
Lecture and workshop sessions on the principles of sound design
Lecture and workshop sessions covering software fundamentals and principles of operation of Soundtrack Pro
Technical training through ULearn (videos, audio files and text based tutorials)
Computer-based assessment tools for formative self-evaluation and study planning
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| Methods of Teaching/Learning |
Ten 2-hour integrated lectures/workshops
ULearn supporting material for each classroom session
Training videos available both online and through Podcasts
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| Selected Texts/Journals |
Essential Reading
Karlin, Fred, and Rayburn Wright, 2004 On The Track, A Guide to Contemporary Film Scoring New York: Routledge
Sonnenschein, David 2001 Sound Design: The expressive power of music, voice and sound effects in cinema Studio City: Michael Wiese Books
Yewdall, David L., 2007 Practical Art of Motion Picture Sound Oxford: Focal Press
Recommended Reading
Altman, Rick 1992 Sound Theory/Sound Practice London: Routledge
Beauchamp, Robin 2005, Designing Sound for Animation Oxford: Focal Press
Weis, Elisabeth and John Belton 1985 Film Sound: Theory and Practice Columbia: Columbia University Press
Whittington, William 2007 Sound Design and Science Fiction Texas: University of Texas Press
Apple Inc Soundtrack Pro User Manual
Suggested Reading
Additional reading may be given during lectures and workshops
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| Last Updated |
| 10.11.2009. |
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