Course Title: The Modern Soundtrack

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: The Modern Soundtrack

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

COMM2314

City Campus

Undergraduate

340H Art

Face-to-Face

Sem 1 2006,
Sem 1 2007,
Sem 1 2008,
Sem 1 2009,
Sem 1 2010,
Sem 2 2011,
Sem 1 2013,
Sem 2 2013,
Sem 2 2014,
Sem 1 2015,
Sem 2 2015,
Sem 2 2017,
Sem 1 2018,
Sem 1 2019,
Sem 2 2019

Course Coordinator: Martine Corompt

Course Coordinator Phone: 9925 2955

Course Coordinator Email: martine.corompt@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: Building 6

Course Coordinator Availability: Via Appointment


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None


Course Description

This course provides an overview of key trends and concepts that have informed the development of sound design and music in narrative film.


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

This is a university elective.

 


Upon successful completion of this course you will be able to:


1) consider soundtrack options in a range of audio-visual productions;
2) become knowledgeable of the history of sound in the cinema;
3) become articulate in the communication of aural concepts and technical terminology in soundtrack production; &
4) consider aesthetic and technical ramifications of considering the soundtrack in pre-production and during production


Overview of Learning Activities

Learning activities will be based around the introduction of critical, theoretical and practical examples of cinema sound design and music through weekly screenings and discussion.


Overview of Learning Resources

Lectures should be enhanced by regular bibliographic, database and internet searches in relevant areas and all media, art & entertainment magazines and journals.


Overview of Assessment

Assessment is as follows:

1) Class screening - feedback & reflection 30%

2) Self-directed Journal - 70%