SoC First Year Seminar: Interdisciplinary Topics in Communication Arts & Sciences (101-0-2)
Topic
Sounds Funny: Sound, Music, and the Art of Comedy
Instructors
James Pierce Gradone
Peter J Civetta
Meeting Info
Parkes Hall 224: Wed 2:30PM - 3:50PM
Overview of class
The seminar will examine the relationship between sound and comedy by analyzing and creating sound-based projects that engage with comedic films and music. Throughout the term, we will explore various theories of comedy, analyze instances of sound contributing to a film's comedic sensibility, and explore the notion of parody in both film and music.
Registration Requirements
Enrollment is restricted to SoC undergraduate first year students.
Learning Objectives
1.To deepen understanding about, and encourage enthusiasm for, research related to diversity. 2.To learn about how scholars from different disciplines examine scientific questions, including the varied methods they use in the process. 3.To engage with scholars from across SoC, including through thoughtful in-class questions and discussion. 4.To consider the many different aspects of the field for communication could be examined and understood and even what cross-disciplinary collaboration might look like.
Class Attributes
SOC First-Year Seminar