Exploring Sound worksheet (U5, LO1: AC 1.

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*Remember to use CMD+K to add links to the definition text you put in the boxes below*

You are required to complete the tasks on this sheet and place the content in your Weebly Research section calling it EXPLORING
SOUND. You will be required to answer a series of questions in order to pass. They are in RED on this document. You can answer
these questions using examples from TV, film, animation or gaming but will need to provide links so make sure you can do this
when choosing them!

Wherever you use a quote from any other source, please say where you got it from or it could result in a PLAGIARISM mark
which would automatically fail the unit.

Task 1/6: Diegesis and Non-Diegesis

You are required to give…

 An existing definition of both diegetic and non-diegetic sound. Say where you got them from.
 Rewrite each definition in your own words to show you understand what they mean.
 Provide an example of each of these. This could be a Youtube link (timecoded please!) with a very short description.

Name Existing Definition with link
Diegesis is a style of
storytelling which presents
an interior view of a world
in which details about the
Diegesis world itself and the
experiences of its character
are revealed explicitly
through narrative.
definition link
Non-diegetic sound is any
type of sound that does not
Non- specifically exist within the
Diegesis world of the film itself.
Your understanding
Diegesis is a style of storytelling
where the characters and the
world are told through the
narrative. For example, a
character’s speech is diegetic.
Non diegetic sound is sound that
the characters in the world can’t
hear but we can.
Example(s) with description
https://youtu.be/osVwx5qGvvQ
diegesis is any sound in a film or tv show
world itself. This example is a speech
from SpongeBob movie this is diegesis
as it is dialogue which is heard in the
world itself.
https://youtu.be/mxVLkYhlykQ
This example is non- diegesis as the song
used is only for the audience to hear the
characters themselves can’t hear it.

Task 2/6: Background Music

You are required to give…

 An existing definition of both soundtrack music and score music. Say where you got them from.
 Rewrite each definition in your own words to show you understand what they mean.
 Provide an example of each of these. This could be a Youtube link (timecoded please!) with a very short description.

Name Existing Definition with link
A track used in a film,
animation or tv show that
carries the sound record.
Soundtrack definition link
Soundtrack
Your understanding
A soundtrack is music used in a
film, Animation or tv show that
was specifically recorded,
written or chosen for the film, tv
show or animation.
Example(s) with description
https://youtu.be/gQa8bAtZkiY
This soundtrack example is from the
greatest showman. The songs on the
soundtrack were written and performed
specifically for the film.

Score is a written form of a A score is a musical https://youtu.be/_D0ZQPqeJkk

musical composition.
score definition link
Score
composition that is specifically
written for a film, tv show or
animation. A score is mainly
just instruments and contains
little to no lyrics.
this example is the Star Wars theme tune
it is a score that was written and
composed specifically for the film.

Task 3/6: Ambience

You are required to give…
  An existing definition of ambient sound. Say where you got it from.
 Rewrite the definition in your own words to show you understand what it means.
 Provide at least one example of this. It could be a Youtube link (timecoded please!) with a very short description.

Name Existing Definition with link
Ambient sound is audio that
refers to the background
noise present at a given
scene or location. This can
include noises such as rain,
Ambient traffic, or birds.
Sound ambient sound definition
Your understanding
Ambient sound is any
background audio in a movie,
animation or tv show these can
be sounds in the surroundings.
Example(s) with description
1. https://youtu.be/6bPN0JyGfA4
ambient sound of rain falling onto a
window.
2. https://youtu.be/ipf7ifVSeDU
ambient sound of surroundings in a
meadow.
3. https://youtu.be/fh3EdeGNKus
ambient sound of traffic on a
highway at night.

Task 4/6: Foley

You are required to give…

 An existing definition of foley sound. Say where you got it from.

 Rewrite the definition in your own words to show you understand what it means.
 Provide at least one example of each this. It could be a Youtube link (timecoded please!) with a very short
description.

Name Existing Definition with link
Foley is a unique sound
effect technique that
involves creating and
performing everyday sounds
for movies and television
shows.
Foley
Sound
Your understanding
Foley sound is everyday sound
used in films, tv show or
animations. For example, doors
opening, glass breaking and
footsteps.
Example(s) with description
1. https://youtu.be/jMjHzn6rT_s
this is an example of foley
sound of a shoe squeaking on
the floor.
2. https://youtu.be/Dc1cN7FE-pk
this foley sound example is of
glass smashing.

3. https://youtu.be/3Ec5gRPowuQ
this foley sound is of water
flowing.

Task 5/6: Recording apparatus

You are required to list as many ways as possible that you could personally record sound for your work. Think about
hardware and software, so for example if you want to use your phone, talk about what type it is and as a result what
software or app you may choose. Talk about other methods you may be able to use, perhaps equipment which can be
booked from the college?

Name/type of hardware/software Advantage Disadvantage

H/ware microphone -allows freedom of movement
1: -picks up the audio being said
-high quality
-can take up a lot of memory on the
computer
-would have to book out so have a
certain amount of time to record the
audio
-can pick up unwanted sounds
-doesn’t work well for audio that is
not a voice
 -able to stop and restart the -can only record voice audio
audio without having to make a -have to be close to the recorder
new file can’t move around
H/ware
Dictaphone (voice recorder) -able to insert additional
2:
recordings
-can erase recordings that are
unwanted
-easy to set up and transfer files -not as high quality as microphones
to the macs -picks up a lot of unwanted
S/ware -records any audio background noise.
Voice memos -can use wherever and
1:
whenever

-able to multiply audio tracks -can take up storage

and sync different audios -only on iphone
S/ware together
Apple garage band
2: -high quality

Task 6/6: Handling noise and other unwanted sounds (usually WIND)
You are required to give…

 Existing definitions of handling noise, distortion/clipping and gain as they relate to audio recording, microphone use,
etc. Say where you got them from.
 Rewrite the definitions in your own words to show you understand what they mean.

Existing Definition with

Name Your understanding of cause Example with link
link
Handling noise refers to Handling noise is unwanted
any undesired noise that noise created by the https://youtu.be/sJlpoQnlrw0
comes from a cable or movement of a microphone
microphone when being or cable.
Handling noise moved or handled.
handling noise definition
link

Clipping is a form of Clipping is a form of

waveform distortion that distortion which happens https://youtu.be/W4D6BuqL4z8
occurs when an amplifier when an amplifier is
is overdriven and attempts overdriven or lacks power.
to deliver an output
Distortion/clipping voltage or current beyond
its maximum capacity.
distortion/clipping
definition link

Gain in audio is the Gain is the amplification that

amount of amplification
applied to signal by any
Gain process that increases its
strength.
gain definition link
is applied to audio to increase https://youtu.be/pm4MKg6oldI
its strength between the input
and the output.