BLOG ASSIGNMENT #4 Reflections on Sound Design

STEP ONE

Find, or post, a scene from a movie on YouTube (or a similar site). Make sure the scene has strong (and interesting) sound design characteristics. Create a link on your blog to the clip.

STEP TWO

Transcribe the scene into script format, making sure to include not only the dialogue, but the sound elements as well. Use proper script format and don’t over-describe!

Write the scene using a screenwriting template, save it as a JPG, and then post it as a photo on your blog.

STEP THREE

Write a brief critique of the scene (200-250 words):

• discussing two topics from the following list, as they pertain to the scene; 
• using two of the supplied vocabulary words/phrases from each topic:

1. Listening Modes

- Casual 

- Semantic 

- Referential

3. Space

- Size, Distance, Perception 

- Directionality 

- Subjective/Emotional 

- Movement

2. Gestalt Principals and Illusion

- Figure and Ground 

- Proximity and Similarity 

- Illusion

4. Time

- Speed and Loudness 

- Subjective Time 

- Recognition 

- Habituation

- Tonal Center

Grading Criteria

-- Linked to a scene with strong sound design elements [5 points]

-- Transcribe the scene into proper script format, including dialogue and sound elements-[10 points]

-- Critiqued the scene discussing two of the required topics.

And correctly used two vocab words/phrases for each topic.[5 points each x 2]

-- Did not meet length requirements (too long or too short) [-10 pts]