Module Details
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module.
Title Soundscapes and Screen Media
Code MUSI565
Coordinator Dr AE Skjerseth
Music
A.Skjerseth@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2022-23 Level 7 FHEQ First Semester 15

Aims

• To analyse theories of the soundscape from sound studies scholars and practitioners of film sound design and music
• To understand how music composition, field recordings, foley, and other historical developments have influenced media soundscapes
• To compare the creation and function of soundscapes across different genres of media
• To produce a soundscape for a particular sequence of moving images, or to create an analytical soundwalk

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Analyse theories of the soundscape from sound studies scholars and practitioners of film sound design and music.

(LO2) Understand how music composition, field recordings, foley, and other historical developments have influenced media soundscapes.

(LO3) Compare the creation and function of soundscapes across different genres of media.

(LO4) Produce a soundscape for a particular sequence of moving images or create an analytical soundwalk.

(S1) Critical thinking and problem solving - Critical analysis.

(S2) Critical thinking and problem solving - Evaluation.

(S3) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Listening skills.

(S4) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Media analysis.

Syllabus
 

Topics covered in this module may include:
• Theories of the soundscape from sound studies / soundwalking / practitioners
• History of sound-focused music composition (e.g., musique concrete) and field recording
• History of sound design to generate environments in film and video games
• Techniques of sound design (e.g., foley; sound/music sample libraries) to create soundscapes
• Role of soundscapes in genre film versus interactive media
• The creation of soundwalks/soundscapes

Resources will be made available to students through Canvas, UoL’s Learning Management System. Students will be expected to source supplementary resources to develop their skills outside of contact hours. Students will be expected to produce written work outside of the scheduled teaching hours.

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Lectures will be delivered in teaching rooms.

Screenings/listening sessions will be delivered in screening spaces.

Note: this is a four-week long module and contact hours reflect this format. The majority of teaching will be delivered face to face on campus. Online delivery will be used to complement the on-campus delivery and where technology affords a better learning experience.

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 8

         12

 20
Timetable (if known) 120 mins X 1 totaling 8
  		        180 mins X 1 totaling 12
  		 
Private Study 130
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
             
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Soundscape or Soundwalk There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission.  0    100       
Project proposal. Meeting to discuss topic for Soundscape or Soundwalk.  0    0       

Recommended Texts
Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module.