Sound Design for Screen

Overview

This module introduces sound design in the context of audio-visual production. Students will be exposed to both theoretical and practical aspects of design and audio-vision. Lectures will introduce concepts to be applied in the analysis of sound design in film and animation works. Students will be asked to develop critical strategies for analysis and to produce a soundtrack for a given film/video excerpt.

Learning Objectives

Students should be able:
(i) To appreciate and understand sound design.
(ii) To gain insight into editing strategies used in filmmaking.
(iii) To expand on our understanding of the soundscape.
(iv) To develop a language and body of references for the discussion of sound design.

Skills

(i) Creative thinking and problem solving.
(ii) Familiarisation with theories of design.
(iii) Understanding of basic sound design terminology and strategies.
(iv) Development of a vocabulary for audio-visual analysis.
(v) Sophisticated understanding of the role of sound in film.
(vi) Identify, analyse and solve problems by prioritising tasks, coping with complexity, setting achievable goals and taking action.
(vii) Work with information and handle a mass of diverse data, assess risk and draw conclusions (analysis, attention to detail, judgement).
(viii) Apply subject knowledge and understanding from the degree pathway.
(ix) Possess high level transferable key skills such as the ability to work with others in a team, to communicate (both orally and in writing), influence, negotiate and resolve conflict.
(x) Have the ability and desire to learn for oneself and improve one's self-awareness and performance, to uphold the values of lifelong learning and demonstrate emotional intelligence.
(xi) Demonstrate confidence and motivation to start and to finish the job, adaptability / flexibility, creativity, initiative, leadership, decision-making, negotiating and the ability to cope with stress.
(xii) Demonstrate critical evaluation of the outcomes of professional practice.

Assessment

None