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Portfolio: Initial Design & Production

Developing Idea Project 1: Audio-Visual My initial idea was to just create a composition however, this idea has developed further, and I will create an audio-visual work incorporating cinematography as well as composition. This is because editing video is a hobby of mine therefore showcasing this skill in a portfolio would promote future work in […]

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Portfolio: Project 1 Initial Research (Shungite)

Project 1: Shungite Project 1 Summary: In this first stage of this project I plan to capture field recordings of London and merge these in composition with ultrasonic frequency recordings. This project will create awareness of electromagnetic ultrasonic frequencies that surround us in our sonic reality. These are frequencies that exceed 20kHz the maximum range […]

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Sound and Social Practice by Hector Maclnnes

Reflecting on how my work in progress might effect change, and where you think the power lies in that: Matarasso writes that “art creates change, but it should be in the hands of the person who experiences it, not at the command of another, whether artist or funder.”. (François Matarasso, 2019) Critical Reflection: In my opinion, […]

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Portfolio: Project 3 Initial Research (The Death of Slim Shady)

Project 3: Song Writing I plan to create and conceptualise an EP demonstrating my skillset as a songwriter. I am inspired and influenced by the artist Eminem and the genre of hip-hop. I would be focusing on the transformative effect of the voice and how the spoken word uses cadences and nuances as well as […]

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Sound Arts Guest Lecture: Ruth Sullivan

Who is Foley? Jack Foley, actor and stuntman. Credited being the first person to add sound effects to a soundtrack.   A day in the life of a Foley artist? We only get to watch a few minutes of a project more if we are lucky. Feature films are different.  Explaining Tracks:  Clothes moves: Creating a claustrophobic […]

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Sound Arts Guest Lecture's 2024

Sound Arts Guest Lecture: Imani Mason Jordan Lecture

Practice: Specialises in writing/voice. She writes for her work to be spoken aloud. I found it fascinating that the speaking voice is often watched and looked at therefore she then records the audience with a GoPro in a reverse effect as a response to this in her practice. I am fascinated not by her response […]

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Portfolio: Response to Brief

Self Reflection Reflecting back, I most enjoyed working with sound for the screen however, ProTools is the standardised DAW in which I have still yet to complete a project, therefore, my goal this year is to use ProTools to the best of my ability. I enjoyed the roles of being a foley artist/engineer and sound […]