Last Blog (#10 for Week 11)...

FOR THE BLOG:

Find websites for audio designers/sound designers/ composers, etc. (game art, theatre, film, web development, interactive media, composer, whatever)

Choose the website that you find to be the most user-friendly, interactive and informational and give the class your assessment of it. What do like and why? what would you like to see? OR How would you present it differently?

REMINDER:

For the delivery of all your exercises and projects for the end of the quarter you will need to prepare the following:A course portfolio in 11” x 17” format, any visual elements to your work should go here; audio color wheel, any charts or graphs you create, artwork for CD packaging, game box covers, etc. For Game Artists: Include your game document here, but lay it out in 11 x 17 for portfolio. For IMD: include a graphic representation of your ambient audio environment. For Animation: Include storyboards. You do not need to buy a plastic portfolio for this, just bring me the 11 x 17 COLOR prints paper-clipped together. No staples.

Blog # 9 for Week 10 and other stuff...

1 of 4) FOR THE BLOG: Find articles and information on sound and psychology and/or emotions and post your findings.

2 of 4)HOMEWORK EXERCISE: Using the information that Zach posted in the previous blog as well as the sound psychology blog as inspiration to create audio that has a mind altering effect (hunger, sleepiness, someone in class mentioned horniness), and maybe even try to improve on the so called "addictive" sounds Zach put in the drop off. Try to find a way to present this with a visual component as well.

3 of 4) REMINDER: For the delivery of all your exercises and projects for the end of the quarter you will need to prepare the following:A course portfolio in 11” x 17” format, any visual elements to your work should go here; audio color wheel, any charts or graphs you create, artwork for CD packaging, game box covers, etc. For Game Artists: Include your game document here, but lay it out in 11 x 17 for portfolio. For IMD: include a graphic representation of your ambient audio environment. For Animation: Include storyboards. You do not need to buy a plastic portfolio for this, just bring me the 11 x 17 COLOR prints paper-clipped together. No staples.

4 of 4) KEN NEEDS TO GIVE US IMAGES TO GO WITH YOUR LATEST MUSICAL COLLABORATION.

Blog # 8 for Week 9 and other assignments...

1 of 5) BLOG FOR NEXT WEEK: Each member of the class find your own article on the Internet or in the Ai library having to do with audio and share with class in the blog. You are also free to use any of the links That I have have put on the drop off or posted on previous blogs that have not been used yet.

2 of 5) REMINDER: For the delivery of all your exercises and projects for the end of the quarter you will need to prepare the following:

• A course portfolio in 11” x 17” format, any visual elements to your work should go here; audio color wheel, any charts or graphs you create, artwork for CD packaging, game box covers, etc. For Game Artists: Include your game document here, but lay it out in 11 x 17 for portfolio. For IMD: include a graphic representation of your ambient audio environment. For Animation: Include storyboards. You do not need to buy a plastic portfolio for this, just bring me the 11 x 17 COLOR prints paper-clipped together. No staples.


• Final CD: Two (2) copies of all of your audio exercises and projects on disk. Make sure that they are organized and track-listed with cover art and are in a universal mpg format. Both the CDs and the 11 x17 pages are for archival purposes as well as for grading and will not be returned to you.

3 of 5) MAKE UP ASSIGNMENTS: Go back and make sure to turn in assignments you are behind on.

4 0f 5) MUSIC JAM AND RECORDING NEXT WEEK: Ian and Zach (and anybody else who have some) are bringing some musical instruments, so we can set up some recording next door.

5 of 5) PODCAST: Due Next Week at top of class for presentation.

Thanks, Off you go.

Tim

Blog # 7 for Week 8, Homework and Deliverables for Final...

1) For the Blog: Podcasting. Find some articles and tutorials on podcasting and be prepared to work in class on creating a podcast. The subject of your podcast can be whatever you like, but perhaps an advertisement or presentation of material related to your final project would be useful. Remember the website I recommended earlier this quarter: http://studio.odeo.com/create/home


2) To turn in to drop off at top of next class: Read this article,
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intercultural_communication_principles
Cross – cultural communication principles described

Then answer these questions in 1-2 short paragraphs

A. Which of the tips for improving cross-cultural communication do you perceive to be a potential threat to our structured design process in sound design?

B. Describe a potential worst-case scenario involving this issue in your class project.


3) For the delivery of all your exercises and projects for the end of the quarter you will need to prepare the following:

• A course portfolio in 11” x 17” format, any visual elements to your work should go here; audio color wheel, any charts or graphs you create, artwork for CD packaging, game box covers, etc. For Game Artists: Include your game document here, but lay it out in 11 x 17 for portfolio. For IMD: include a graphic representation of your ambient audio environment. For Animation: Include storyboards. You do not need to buy a plastic portfolio for this, just bring me the 11 x 17 COLOR prints paper-clipped together. No staples.


• Final CD: Two (2) copies of all of your audio exercises and projects on disk. Make sure that they are organized and track-listed with cover art and are in a universal mpg format. Both the CDs and the 11 x17 pages are for archival purposes as well as for grading and will not be returned to you.


4) Remix Planet: Bring in for presentation to the class your two remixed/cut and paste exercises.

A. A song created by you by sampling the work of others, perhaps 3 to 4 song samples mixed together. Soundtrack Pro is good for this project, but you are free to use any PC program that you wish.
B. A remix of four sound effects that when combined are not recognizable as the originals.

• Make sure to bring all sample originals so we can compare.

Other useful information:
Some basic laws you SHOULD know (read, midterm material) from the US copyright office website - http://www.copyright.gov/

1. http://www.copyright.gov/register/sound.html - how to register sound recordings

2. http://www.copyright.gov/title17/92chap11.html - Sound Recordings and Music Videos

3. http://www.copyright.gov/title17/92chap10.html - Digital Audio Recording Devices and Media (too long, know the sections, and have an idea what they talk about.)

Thanks and off you go.

Blog #6 for Week 7 and homework...

1) If you missed class there is a set of links in the drop off in the WK 6 folder on design proposals. For your midterm you must put in the drop off by tomorrow (Friday) your design proposal for your final audio project. A fully realized game design with emphasis on sound or a game document with emphasis on sound. In either case, the sound files need to exist on cd format for turn in. Other majors than game art will obviously diverge from this format, Talk to me as needed. Two copies of final cd please, and make sure to address your packaging with cover art.

2) The blog: Audio sampling, Napster, etc. Go to Wired.com and find in the magazine archives July, 2005 set of articles under the category of Remix Planet (read all the articles and blog on what jumps out at you. BE PREPARED TO DISCUSS IN CLASS).

3) Homework (due in drop off at top off class):

A. What does the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) say?

B. According to that act, is ‘anon’ in the forum below at risk of breaking the law?
http://discuss.joelonsoftware.com/default.asp?biz.5.479603.7

Type up a paragraph indicating your opinion and what factors you believe would make him safe or not safe under his circumstances. Put your paragraph on the drop off for this class.

4) Watch the movie Nosferatu (1922): Compare it to any dark fantasy game of which you are familiar. With emphasis on the sound components, how could Nosferatu be translated into a game?

5) Bring to class: music that you can take samples from for an original piece as well as sound effects that you can remix to make a second original piece. WE WILL BE USING SOUNDTRACK PRO IN CLASS FOR THIS EXERCISE, IF YOU HAVE NOT HAD A CHANCE TO GET FAMILIAR WITH THAT PROGRAM YET MAKE SURE TO DO SO BEFORE NEXT WEEK.

Blog #5 for Week 6...

For the blog: Research and discuss legal and copyright issues in design and art AND project proposals for design.

Make sure you have any assignments complete and in the the drop off or on the blog (as applicable)for mid term grading.

Be prepared to start in class a final design project proposal for this class (we will discuss individual needs based on each person's major and level in program).

Thanks, Off you go.

Blog #4 for Week 5 and AUDIO LOG

Blog Assignments:

1) Now that you have watched Blade Runner I want you to choose another film on your own to compare and contrast with it. Include in your blog a synopsis of your movie choice in case there are others in the class who have not seen it.

For the comparison of both films:

Describe the use and effectiveness of

The musical score and underscore
The sound effects and Foley
The effect of sound and music on the theme, mood of the films.

2) Web search articles on designing for clients and share your findings (any type of design not just audio).

AUDIO LOGS ARE DUE NEXT WEEK (WEEK 5)

Thanks, off you go!