CIME 117 - Sound and Cinema

FC ARHU

4 credits
When moving pictures were invented, they were silent. In recent years, expressive sound technology has created cinematic experiences which can silence the screen. Throughout this evolution of the sonic lens, what is sound’s role in imagining the image that may or may not be visually present? How is this role continuous with the musical experience that preceded the moving image, and with the art of multi-sensory listening that accompanies the viewing experience? In addition to absorbing texts, sounds, and films, the course will introduce students to audio editing and recording technologies. Students will also gain familiarity with soundscapes, sonic ethnography, and sound-centric works of Artscience.