M 1/13:
Intro, syllabus overview, equipment checkout overview, intro to zoom recorders and function. In class activity: sound recording scavenger hunt.
Rubric for Assignment 1
Submission Link for submitting Assignment 1, due by 5pm 02/02
In Class Activity: Scavenger Hunt List
- Record 30 seconds of running water
- Record 30 seconds of wind
- Record 30 seconds of someone going up or down stairs
- Record 30 seconds of something that sounds happy
- Record 30 seconds of something that sounds sad
- Record 30 seconds of something that sounds like technology
- Record 30 seconds of something that sounds like nature
- Record 30 seconds of what sounds like someone eating
- Record 30 seconds of what sounds like someone working
- Record 30 seconds of what it sounds like when you close your eyes
Homework: Bring your sound files and a pair of headphones to next class for editing practice activity.
W 1/15:
*Meet in computer lab* Introduction to sound editing software Audacity
In class editing activity using sounds from last class’s scavenger hunt
Homework: continue journaling DETAILED ideas/plans, next class is 1-on-1 meetings and work day. Bring necessary technology (laptop? zoom recorder? headphones?)
Important upcoming VCU dates: Last day to add/drop classes in Jan 19.
Time Studio 