MU4507: SOUND DESIGN FOR FILM AND NEW MEDIA (2016-2017)

This course will explore theoretical and practical aspects of sound design in a wide range of film and media, particularly focusing on new media, such as games and interactive platforms.

By the end of the course, students will:

• be able to demonstrate theoretical knowledge and understanding of sound design;
  
• be able to acquire a wide range of practical and technical possibilities in sound design;
  
• have a general understanding of audio processing based on the basic digital signal processing techniques;
  
• be able to create a portfolio of sound design work targeting different media.
  

(While this course is open to all fourth-year students, they are expected to have some basic to intermediate level of knowledge in audio/sound technology, have taken similar courses in the third year, such as Acousmatic Composition (MU3514), or have some experience in computer programming (in any language).)

While this course is open to all fourth-year students, they are expected to have some basic to intermediate level of knowledge in audio/sound technology, have taken similar courses in the third year, such as Acousmatic Composition (MU3514), or have some experience in computer programming (in any language). 

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

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1st Attempt

• Bi-weekly journal submissions (40%)
• Mid-term project - sound design for a 2-3 minute long film clip (30%)
• Final project - sound design for a 6-minute long film clip or a one-scene game (30%)

Resit

• 3000-word essay related to journal submissions (40%)
• Mid-term project (30%)
• Final project (30%)

There are no assessments for this course.