This module will explore the conventions and narrative functions of sound design for visual media. Students will apply appropriate techniques to create meaning and reflect on how these techniques function within their practice.

Understand the use of sound design for visual media.
Use of appropriate audio techniques.
Recording and processing audio.
Use of narrative codes and concepts to create meaning.
Reflection.
Analysis.

Assessment 1 - Plan, create and apply an original sound design for a short piece of visual time-based media, 60% (Visual 3-5 minutes)

Assessment 2 - Write a report reflecting on the practical application of sound design for visual media, 40% (1500 words)

Learning Strategies can include:

Contact/Scheduled learning and Teaching Activities
One-to-one tutorials
Risk Assessment, health and safety, ethics input

1. APPLY APPROPRIATE TECHNIQUES FOR SOUND DESIGN TO A VISUAL NARRATIVE

2. DEMONSTRATE AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE PRACTICAL AND THEORETICAL FUNDAMENTALS OF SOUND DESIGN FOR VISUAL MEDIA

3. EXAMINE AND APPLY TECHNIQUES APPROPRIATE FOR VISUAL SOUND DESIGN

Music recording / post-production studios
Media stores / resource centre
Music laboratories

Avid Pro Tools software
Apple Logic software
Ableton Live software
Adobe Audition software
Cycling 74 Max software
Pure Data software
Various additional third-party audio plug-ins by McDSP, Avid, Eventide, Michael Norris.

Microsoft Office software

Books, eBooks and audio recordings via the Library
Lynda.com Training library

Online hosting (e.g. Soundcloud, Vimeo) and transfer (e.g. WeTransfer) services

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Cross, M. (2013). Audio Post Production: For Film and Television. Milwaukee, WI: Berklee Press Publications.
Farnell, Andy (2010). Designing Sound. Cambridge (Mass): MIT Press.
Holman, Tomlinson (2010). Sound for Film and Television. Abingdon: Focal Press.
Marks, A. (2008). The Complete Guide to Game Audio: For Composers, Musicians, Sound Designers, Game Developers. Oxford: Focal Press.
Rumsey, F. (2001). Spatial audio. Music technology series. Oxford: Focal Press.
Sonnenschein, D. (2001). Sound Design: The Expressive Power of Music, Voice and Sound Effects in Cinema. Studio City, CA: Michael Wiese Productions.
Viers, R. (2014). The Sound Effects Bible: How to Create and Record Hollywood Style Sound Effects. Studio City, CA: Michael Wiese Productions.
Whittington , William (2007) Sound Design and Science Fiction. Texas: University of Texas Press.
Wyatt, H. & Amyes, T. (2004). Audio Post Production for Television and Film: An introduction to technology and techniques. 3rd Ed. Focal Press.