Unit 5: Exploring audio production and technology
Unit 6: Exploring visual production and technology
Unit 7: Exploring interactive media production and technology

What we're doing, how we're doing it and why we're doing it

Soft Skills: Collaboration, creative problem-solving, attention to detail and time management.

Industry: Foley is a fundamental skill in sound design for games, enhancing immersion and player experience. Job role: Sound Designer

SMSC: Appreciation for the role of sound in storytelling, teamwork, and respect for diverse creative approaches.

Context

Research

What do I do?
Watch the video and think about the following questions:

• Why do projects need foley?

• How do you think foley for film is different to foley in games?

• What are some of the ways they recreate sounds?

On your google sites:

• Embedded video

• Questions answered

Task - Clip show

What do I do?

In groups:

• Choose one of the clips provided

• Create the audio. Be creative, use your ears and practice

• At least one member must document your work, take pictures!

On your google sites:

• Evidence of you engaging with the tasks

• Reflection on task

How do I do it?

• Play clip, make note of diegetic sound you would expect to hear.

• Make use of your props (and anything else that comes to mind) to emulate those sounds.

• Practice in your groups by creating the sounds in time to your clip. Foley takes a lot of practice!

• Show off your Foley to the rest of the class

• Evaluate and discuss each other’s Foley

Task - Toon Time!

Tip!

Now is the time to really exaggerate, the sillier and weirder your sounds the better.

What do I do?

Using the props given and the natural environment in the college please attempt to record the following sounds, please record these sounds using a video for reference: