100% In course assessment comprising:
Original sound design for an interdisciplinary, collaborative project and written documentation of its development assessing Learning Outcomes 1, 2 and 3

Following lectures to introduce to the use of sound in fields such as experimental film, theatre, radio and animation, students will choose a collaborative area to study further. They will bring their research to discuss in small group seminars. They will find individuals working in those disciplines to collaborate with in order to develop a portfolio of specialised sound design work.
Staff will support students in their independent work through regular tutorials. Students will also receive guidance on effective documentation of their project work.

1 x 2-hour laboratory session / tutorial / seminar per week.

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

Ament, V.T. (2014). The Foley Grail: The Art of Performing Sound for Film, Games, and Animation. Oxford: Focal Press.
Cross, M. (2013). Audio Post Production: For Film and Television. Milwaukee, WI: Berklee Press Publications.
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.
Wyatt, H. & Amyes, T. (2004). Audio Post Production for Television and Film: An introduction to technology and techniques. 3rd Ed. Focal Press.

1. DEMONSTRATE SPECIALIST SOUND DESIGN TECHNIQUES WITH SPECIFIC APPLICATION TO SOUND DESIGN FOR VISUAL MEDIA.
[Knowledge and Understanding]

2. APPLY KNOWLEDGE TO PRODUCE THE FULL AUDIO REQUIREMENT FOR A SECTION OF FILM OR GAME FOOTAGE.
[Application; Problem Solving]

3. IMPLEMENT AND EVALUATE PRACTICAL SOUND DESIGN TECHNIQUES AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE ON A COLLABORATIVE PROJECT
[Reflection]

Sound is an essential part of the experience in some many different creative contexts. On this module you will explore the use of sound in such fields as experimental film, theatre, radio and animation. You will choose one of these areas to focus on in more detail and then create a portfolio of sounds which you can applying in a realistic context. You will develop essential skills for working with sound in visual media.