Due: Friday, 12 January 2024, 3:00 PM
Taking into account the content and focus of the module:
Submit audio/project files that exhibit your finished audio outcomes (totalling ~8 minutes)
Submit a video file with rigorous reflections upon the technical and creative aspects of your portfolio (~ 8-10 minutes).
Your audio outcomes should comprise 2 fully recorded, edited, processed, mixed, audio projects.
A performance that should have taken place and been recorded in an interior non-studio environment, The potential outcomes here are deliberately broad, and we encourage you to check with the module tutor if in doubt about a project you have in mind.
You may decide to take a neutral documentary approach – focussing on mixing and editing – an approach with what we might term an intent to pursue a high degree of fidelity or truth. At the other end of the spectrum, you may decide to augment the recordings with processed material or additional musical elements. Whatever you choose, the original recording of the performance should remain the focus of the final audio outcome, and any additional elements should act in service of the original performance.
Submit lossless audio files at 48kHz 24-bit stereo interleaved or Dolby Atmos ADM BWF.
A non-linear soundscape composition project in Fmod (~4 minute linear flow)
A linear soundscape composition project submitted in .wav/.aif/.adm (~4-6 minutes) @ 24-bit 48kHz or 44.1kHz.
There is a high degree of flexibility in how you approach this project, and the content that can be included - speak to Philip Reeder if in any doubt about the suitability of your project.
However, a substantive part of the audio should derive from recordings you have made of exterior soundscapes. You may decide to take an approach that focusses on fidelity – with meticulous recording, mixing and editing.
At the other end of the spectrum (and just as meticulous) you may decide to augment the recordings with original processed material or additional original musical elements, with a focus on e.g. game, live soundscape music, or multimedia applications.
If you choose to use fmod, the fmod project should have a 3-4 minute linear flow of non-repeating material, but possess interactive or adaptive elements.
Submit an fmod project with all associated assets for stereo, binaural, or a surround sound format agreed with the module tutor.
It is recommended to also submit an FMod walkthrough video, that demonstrates your project as if it were a performance of the project.
Research and Development Video
Each student will be marked on individual professionalism as demonstrated throughout the preproduction, production, and postproduction process, as evidenced by regular attendance and participation in class sessions and meeting module checkpoints. Your R&D should spend ~1 minute detailing this aspect.
Your video should give an account of the research and development undertaken in producing the audio outcomes. To illustrate your narration, you may find it helpful to document recording sessions through salient photographs/video and/or diagrams where appropriate, and give justifications for chosen microphones and techniques that refer to independent research and material learnt on the module of both a technical and artistic nature. Decisions made in post should be articulated and justified with reference to industry standards and artistic practice. Your R&D should spend ~7 minutes detailing these aspects. A bibliography should also be included at the end as a static image embedded in the video.
Project checkpoints must be met in person in weeks:
5 - Multi microphone technique evaluation (check week 1 slides page 4)
TBC - Field recording project discussion (discussion slide)
TBC - Presentation of progress and peer discussion (audio)
1 x fmod project with assets OR 1 x soundscape audio file
1 x video file (~8-10 minutes)
How your assessment will be marked
Audio Outcome: Your audio outcome should employ appropriate production aesthetics, technical, and stylistic approaches. Ensure impeccable sonic outcomes, with appropriate dynamic range, spectral balance, fidelity, creative choices, and edits for the given material. (70%)
Project Management: Each student will be marked on individual professionalism as demonstrated throughout the preproduction, production, and postproduction process, as evidenced by regular attendance and participation in class sessions and meeting module checkpoints. You should detail briefly how you met the Project Management criteria in your R&D. (15%)
Research and Development: The R&D should give justifications for chosen microphones and techniques that refer to independent research and material learnt on the module, with relevant and useful photos/video. Decisions made in post should be articulated and justified with reference to industry standards and artistic practice. A bibliography should also be included at the end. This R&D aspect should be detailed in your reflection. (15%)
A student passing this module should be able to:
1. Evidence ability to formulate analytical responses to the capture of sound.
2. Demonstrate an advanced level of ability in the capture of sound.
3. Sophisticated understanding of sound – microphone interactions under a variety of conditions.
4. Exemplify professionalism and best practice while following industry workflows and standards.
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