Sound Design for Film Practicum

This course offers students who are interested in the practical application of sound design techniques in a post production environment the opportunity to work collaboratively with student film composers on real-world projects. Students in this class will work with all non-music aspects of film sound, including dialog, ambience, foley, and sound effects. Special emphasis will be placed on finding creative solutions to post-production challenges as well as the interrelationship of music and sound design. Work for the course will include two projects: one using an existing cut scene from a major film release, and a second involving a short student film from a college film program, giving students experience collaborating with an emerging director in a realistic client-based workflow. Lectures and discussions will cover analysis techniques, work flow examples, and in-depth critiques of works in progress. The class will meet concurrently with FILM-481 Film Scoring Practicum, and combined class meetings will be held throughout the semester. 

CPT Authorization Notice for International Students on F-1 visa: Please note, this course includes training components that require Curricular Practical Training (CPT) authorization for international students on F-1 visas. No action is required on your part. Once you enroll in the course, the EPD department will coordinate directly with International Student Services (ISS) to automatically submit the necessary CPT application on your behalf. CPT does not impact OPT.