DC 203 History of Motion Picture Sound

From William Dickson's 1895 experimental sound film to THX and Dolby 3D sound, this course studies the origins and rise of film sound as an art form, an industry, a set of technological practices. The course examines critical historical events that impacted film sound: early Edison experiments, faster film stock, quieter and more mobile camera systems, The Jazz Singer, MTV, Lucasfilm, video games and beyond. PREREQUISITE(S): NONE.