The Art of Sound

This course introduces students to established methods and principles for the recording and editing of sound. They develop analytical listening skills while completing project-based work in a sound lab and on location. Advanced sound recording equipment and systems are introduced, and they independently practice rudimentary sound editing and mixing techniques. Students examine soundtracks in scenes from film, TV and other media, and compare real-world sound environments with fabricated soundscapes. They analyze the impact technical improvements have had upon creative outcomes over the history of sound recording and also develop and construct a narrative soundscape from a variety of recorded sources.