Project 01 - Ambient Music Bed

Duration: January 22 - February 9, 2024

Description

This is the first of our projects that challenges you to complete a common task of a professional composer: create a custom music loop for visual media. While the creative aspects are always important, we’ll primarily use this project to establish our professional workflow and procedures.

Phases

All projects are broken into three phases: assessment, iteration, and implementation. Each phase includes one in-class assignment and materials to review and integrate into your workflows, toolkits, and processes.

Phase 1: Assessment (Week 01)

The assessment phase encompasses two distinct evaluations: functional and subjective. Functional assessment pinpoints the specific purpose of a given deliverable. Meanwhile, subjective assessment analyzes how sound can convey a brand’s values, identity, and desired emotional impact.

Phase 2: Iteration (Week 02)

Feedback on initial drafts and revision of the ambient music loop composition.

Phase 3: Implementation (Week 03)

Final feedback, polish, and delivery of the completed ambient music bed.