Sound Design for Animation

Department - ELPD
Offered - Spring
Course number - EP-373

A project-based course covering basic design principles and production techniques used in producing sound for animation. Students will work in collaboration with senior animation students at the Massachusetts College of Art to produce three short animation projects. Animation is a part of practically every form of entertainment that uses visual elements, from feature films and television programs to video games and websites. Most, if not all, musicians will work with this medium at some point in their career. Class meetings will explore the historical roots of sound and music for animation through screenings, case studies, and assigned readings. From this, students will develop the skills necessary to analyze an animation and create a variety sound elements: music, sound effects, and vocal elements. At various times throughout the semester, the class will meet at MassArt in joint meetings with student animators for directed review of their work.

Credits: 2
Course Chair: Michael Bierylo
Prerequisites: EP-321 and EP-322
Required of: None
Electable by: ELPD majors