Product details
ISBN
9780333642894
Published
1999-08-23
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight
311 gr
Height
216 mm
Width
140 mm
Age
UU, UP, 05
Language
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Author
Biographical note
THEO VAN LEEUWEN is a filmmaker, jazz musician and semiotician. He is Chair in Language and Communication at Cardiff University. Previously, he worked at the London School of Printing and at Macquarie University, Australia. He is the co-author, with G. Kress, of Reading Images.'This book is clearly laid out, the writing is fluid and the flow through the subject matter is well constructed. The topic area is clearly presented and new ideas are presented in a logical manner. Each chapter includes a workload example of a sound situation which is analysed in relation to the terms presented in that chapter using the author's scheme, outlined in an appendix. In addition, exercises and discussion points are provided in support of each chapter for follow-up activities...essential reading for all wishing to contribute in these areas.' - David M. Howard, Cambridge University Journal
This book explores what speech, music and other sounds have in common. It gives a detailed description of the way perspective, rhythm, textual quality and other aspects of sound are used to communicate emotion and meaning. It draws on a wealth of examples from radio (disk jockey and newsreading speech, radio plays, advertising jingles, news signature tunes), film soundtracks (The Piano, The X-files, Disney animation films), music ranging from medieval plain chant to drum 'n' bass and everyday soundscapes.
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It draws on a wealth of examples from radio (disk jockey and newsreading speech, radio plays, advertising jingles, news signature tunes), film soundtracks (The Piano, The X-files, Disney animation films), music ranging from medieval plain chant to drum 'n' bass and everyday soundscapes.
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<p>Introduction.- Perspective.- Time.- Interacting Sounds.- Melody.- Voice Quality and Timbre.- Modality.- Afterword.- Index and Bibliography.</p>
'This book is clearly laid out, the writing is fluid and the flow through the subject matter is well constructed. The topic area is clearly presented and new ideas are presented in a logical manner. Each chapter includes a workload example of a sound situation which is analysed in relation to the terms presented in that chapter using the author's scheme, outlined in an appendix. In addition, exercises and discussion points are provided in support of each chapter for follow-up activities...essential reading for all wishing to contribute in these areas.' - David M. Howard, Cambridge University Journal
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Theoretical originality of approach
Wide range of examples used from radio, film, TV and classical as well as popular music
Practical approach (including exercises at the end of chapters and a glossary of key terms at the back of the book) makes this an idea teaching text for both vocational/practical media studies courses and for academic/theoretical ones
Wide range of examples used from radio, film, TV and classical as well as popular music
Practical approach (including exercises at the end of chapters and a glossary of key terms at the back of the book) makes this an idea teaching text for both vocational/practical media studies courses and for academic/theoretical ones
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Product details
ISBN
9780333642894
Published
1999-08-23
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight
311 gr
Height
216 mm
Width
140 mm
Age
UU, UP, 05
Language
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Author