Class Sound Design I

Sound plays a central role in the context of multimedia communication and specifically in the field of video games. Thus, the discipline assumes the importance of the audio discourse presenting a set of theoretical and practical approaches that aim to provide students with the technical and aesthetic references necessary to consolidate the sound design of a game with a high degree of autonomy.

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1. Introduction to semiotic perspectives of sound in multimedia communication; 2. Articulation between sound / image in interactive video context; 3. Introduction to Ludology: theoretical perspectives in the construction of sound narratives for video games; 4. Diegetic, non-diegetic, discreet and non-discrete sound; 5. IEZA framework; 6. Audio production for games: management of behaviors, emotions and expectations; 7. Sound and gesture: bioacoustic relations between sound and image; 8. Sound effects (SFX) and modulation: simulation of reverberant acoustic spaces, echo and signal distortion effects; 9. Introduction to Ludomusicology: video games; 10. Introduction to capture techniques: foley; 11. AVID Pro tools: specialization in game audio; 12. Introduction to the middle engine: Fmod; 13. Implementation and integration in UNITY; 14. Application exercises (video trailers and game context applications);

A series of innovative methodologies are implemented in all the sessions of this curricular unit: - Active methodologies, in which the teacher mediates the training so that the student can present their point of view in class and increase their critical sense. - Use of STEAM resources. - The Maker Movement, as several disciplines and teachers are involved in the development of this course; - Project-orientated teaching, in which students work in groups, with peer review, to solve challenges proposed (problems) by the class.

ALTEN, Stanley (2010), Audio in Media, Wadsworth ¿ Boston, Cengage Learning. AMENT, Vanessa (2009), The Foley Grail: the art if performing sound for film, games and animation, Burlington, Focal Press; CANCELLARO, Joseph (2006), Exploring Sound Design for Interactive Media,  sl, Thomas Delmar Learning. CHILDS, G.W (2006), Creating Music and Sound for Games, Boston, Cengage Learning; COLLINS, Karen (2013), Playing With Sound: A Theory for Interacting With Sound and Music in Video Games, Cambridge, MIT Press; STEVENS, Raybould (2011), The Game Audio Tutorial: a practical guide to sound and music for interactive games, Burlignton, Focal Press STEVENS, Richard (2016), Game Audio Implementation, Burlington, Focal Press.