82-062 Audio Docs: Experimental Narrative Storytelling in Sound

3 units, Carnegie Mellon University

This course is about telling short documentary stories with sound. You will learn how to record interviews, gather ambient and archival audio, and shape these materials into powerful, original work. The focus is on narrative storytelling. You will explore how to structure a piece, how to work with voice and rhythm, and how to bring listeners into a scene or moment. Projects may include personal stories, audio portraits, creative journeys, and taking glimpses into the lives of those around us. Recording and editing equipment will be provided.

Prerequisites: none listed

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