Film & Television Studies: Creative Audio Shorts

Topics in film and video production. May repeat for credit with different content. Topics vary by offering; periodic offering at intervals that may exceed four years. Prerequisites: FTS 1300, FTS 1320, FTS 1400, FTS 1420, or FTS 1430.

Prereqs enforced by the system: FTS 1400, or FTS 1420, or FTS 1430; FTS majors, minors, and RDS minors only for the first week of registration or instructor permission; PACE students with permission and override

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CREATIVE AUDIO SHORTS is an introduction to creative audio storytelling. In this course, we will explore the art of short-form audio through creative exercises, careful listening, discussions, and play. Think short story class meets podcasting class. Throughout the semester, students will produce several 3-minute audio stories for their portfolios. Students will learn how to use professional audio recorders and audio editing software, conduct interviews, record audio "scenes," and think creatively about structure and writing. Love podcasts? Want to experiment with sound as a medium? Want to play and be pushed creatively? This is the course for you! No previous experience necessary. The focus is on experimentation, falling in love with sound, and developing our tastes and creative practice as audio story makers. Visit the section URL for more info and examples of what you can create!

Students will have listening, reading, and audio production homework each week. Class is hands-on and collaborative, and attendance is required.

The class will evaluate projects, feedback integration, active participation, attendance, and meeting deadlines. The class is predominantly project-based and discussion-based, and includes weekly required readings and required listening.