7 September |
In Class:
- Course Introduction
- Learning to Use Minidisc Recorders
- Listen: Various Audio Documentaries
Internet Resources:
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14 September |
In Class:
- Soundscapes Recording Assignment
- Listen to: Daniel Makagon, Bass/Super(sonic)structure
- Listen to: Geoff Sheridan, Urban Monk
Recommended
Reading:
- Kurutz, “Not Quite Nudes...”
- Richard Goldstein, "Gear"
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21 September |
Required
Reading:
- Robert Coles, “Introduction”
- Audio Documentary Assignment Sheet
In Class:
- Discuss Audio Documentary, Editing with Pro Tools, Edit Soundscape.
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Audio Documentary Proposals Due |
28 September |
Required
Reading:
- Tom Wolfe, “Like a Novel” & “Seizing the Power”
In Class:
- Smells
- Listen: Various Audio Documentaries
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5 October |
Required
Reading:
- Robin White, “How to Mic a Field Interview”
In Class:
- Editing with Pro Tools
- Listen: Various Audio Documentaries
Internet Resources:
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12 October |
Rough Tape Due |
19 October |
Required Reading:
- Jessica Abel and Ira Glass, Radio: An Illustrated Guide
In Class:
- Listen: Various Audio Documentaries
Internet Resources:
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26 October |
Required
Reading:
- Sound Reporting (excerpts)
Internet Resources:
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2 November |
Required
Reading:
- Robin White, “Getting Good Ambient Sound”
In Class:
- Editing with Pro Tools
- Listen: Various Audio Documentaries
Internet Resources:
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Rough Draft of Script Due |
9 November |
Production Day |
16 November |
No Class—National
Communication Convention San Antonio
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20 November |
Documentaries Due/Public Presentations |