Class Sound Design I

Sound plays a central role in the context of multimedia communication and specifically in the field of video games. Thus, the discipline assumes the importance of the audio discourse presenting a set of theoretical and practical approaches that aim to provide students with the technical and aesthetic references necessary to consolidate the sound design of a game with a high degree of autonomy.

1. Introduction to semiotic perspectives of sound in multimedia communication;

2. Articulation between sound / image in interactive video context;

3. Introduction to Ludology: theoretical perspectives in the construction of sound narratives for video games;

4. Diegetic, non-diegetic, discreet and non-discrete sound;

5. IEZA framework;

6. Audio production for games: management of behaviors, emotions and expectations;

7. Sound and gesture: bioacoustic relations between sound and image;

8. Sound effects (SFX) and modulation: simulation of reverberant acoustic spaces, echo and signal distortion effects;

9. Introduction to Ludomusicology: video games;

10. Introduction to capture techniques: foley;

11. AVID Pro tools: specialization in game audio;

12. Introduction to the middle engine: Fmod;

13. Implementation and integration in UNITY;

14. Application exercises (video trailers and game context applications);

A series of innovative methodologies are implemented in all the sessions of this curricular unit:

- Active methodologies, in which the teacher mediates the training so that the student can present their point of view in class and increase their critical sense.

- Use of STEAM resources.

- The Maker Movement, as several disciplines and teachers are involved in the development of this course;

- Project-orientated teaching, in which students work in groups, with peer review, to solve challenges proposed (problems) by the class.

ALTEN, Stanley (2010), Audio in Media, Wadsworth ¿ Boston, Cengage Learning.

AMENT, Vanessa (2009), The Foley Grail: the art if performing sound for film, games and animation, Burlington, Focal Press;

CANCELLARO, Joseph (2006), Exploring Sound Design for Interactive Media,  sl, Thomas Delmar Learning.

CHILDS, G.W (2006), Creating Music and Sound for Games, Boston, Cengage Learning;

COLLINS, Karen (2013), Playing With Sound: A Theory for Interacting With Sound and Music in Video Games, Cambridge, MIT Press;

STEVENS, Raybould (2011), The Game Audio Tutorial: a practical guide to sound and music for interactive games, Burlignton, Focal Press

STEVENS, Richard (2016), Game Audio Implementation, Burlington, Focal Press.