COMM435

This course explores advanced concepts, technology and techniques for production field recording and post-production stereo and surround-sound mixing of audio for film and video. It is both a seminar and a production workshop in which students will examine the historical, theoretical, and aesthetic dimensions of sound recording and the creation of sound environments, as well as create their own artistic work through hands-on exercises. Production will emphasize the creative use of audio field recording using varied microphones, digital recorders and mixers, whereas post-production will use Avid Pro Tools to mix audio. Students will present, discuss, and evaluate their work in group critiques. The final project for the course is a project of significant scale/complexity which should demonstrate an understanding and mastery of field recording and sound design concepts and techniques as discussed throughout the semester.