Courses & Units
Sound, Art and Media FCA304
Introduction
If you’ve ever predicted the final scene of a dramatic narrative based on the soundtrack, put on your headphones for a better video game experience, entered a space and had your mood changed, or been transported by birdsong to a different place and time in a nature documentary, you will know how important the integration of sound with other creative elements is in conveying meaning and emotion to an audience.
In this unit you will be introduced to techniques to capture and use sound, using everyday technologies and readily accessible equipment (such as a smartphone and free audio software). You will make considered decisions about recording (including portable field recording and studio recording) and production of sound, and its integration with a variety of media. These practical experiences will assist you in critically analysing, interpreting, and responding with the use of sound across a range of media and platforms, from the commercial and mundane such as advertising and websites, to the conceptual and creative such as contemporary art installations and films. This unit will also introduce how journalism and scholarly texts describes and accounts for the impact of sound on listeners. You will consider sound in terms of affect and audience experience, and will be introduced to methodologies for documenting and evaluating audience responses. You will listen and discuss sound and consider your own response and how it compares to other. In a major project, you apply your critical and creative skills to understanding the why and the how of using sound.
Summary
| Unit name | Sound, Art and Media |
|---|---|
| Unit code | FCA304 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Arts, Law and Education School of Creative Arts and Media |
| Discipline | Music |
| Coordinator | Mr Damien Goundrie |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 20/2/2023 | 21/3/2023 | 10/4/2023 | 28/5/2023 |
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Learning Outcomes
- Analyse the interaction between sound and other elements in media content and/or creative works
- Explain how conceptual frameworks for audience experiences inform the production of creative works that use sound
- Evaluate the use of sound and integration with other elements in shaping the experiences and response of an audience.
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100199 | $1,037.00 | $888.00 | not applicable | $2,567.00 |
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Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | On Campus (Hobart) Fortnightly online content (1.5 hrs) Fortnightly on-campus practical (1.5 hrs) Weekly on-campus workshop (1.5) Plus self-directed learning 2-3 hrs per week |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Task 1: Quick Cuts Edit (10%)|Final Project and Report (40%)|Task 2: Contextual Presentation (20%)|Task 3: (Review/Recording and) Presentation (30%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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