ARTX-E1002 - Animation Sound, Lecture, 18.10.2021-6.5.2022

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LEARNING OUTCOMES

The course expands knowledge and understanding of sound in animation. The student knows how different components of sound express animation story, place and character.

Credits: 6

Schedule: 18.10.2021 - 06.05.2022

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Tuula Leinonen

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The course explores the theory and practise of animation sound, and how the different sound components express story and characters in animated films.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Reading materials, lectures, film screenings, discussions and deconstructing the soundtrack. Hands-on practical approach focuses on creating innovative animation soundtrack. The student attends a specific Foley-sound workshop.

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Contact teaching 8 h / cp

    Independent studies 19 h / cp

    Compulsory attendance contact teaching: 80%

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Material will be announced on the course pages

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The Animation Sound Course is also open to Film Sound Design students

    Teaching Period:

    2020-2021 Autumn I-Spring V

    2021-2022 Autumn I-Spring V

    Course Homepage: https://mycourses.aalto.fi/course/search.php?search=ARTX-E1002

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