The workshop introduces participants to methods and practices for the creation of sound sketches in the initial phases of the sound project.
The sketches are by their nature incomplete and ambiguous representations. They act as sound impressions for the purpose of generating, fixing, comparing, selecting and communicating ideas and concepts.
In particular, the voice and gesture are effective tools available to the sound designer for the rapid production of sound ideas.

Through examples, demonstrations and preparatory activities, the participants will challenge themselves in the practice of vocal sketching.
The first of the two days of laboratory is aimed at developing analytical skills and exercises of creation and communication of sound sketches.
On the second day, the participants, divided into working groups, will face the development of a real project brief, with the support of software tools for sound synthesis guided by the voice.

Program

March 22 10.00 – 17.00

• Introduction to sonic sketching: from the initial stages of sound design to prototyping (theoretical)
• Conceptualizing sound ideas, properties of a sound sketchbook (practical)
• The practice of vocal imitation to represent sound ideas (theoretical / practical)

March 23 10.00 – 17.00

• SEeD, Max application for voice-guided sound synthesis. Introduction and practice.
• Session of sound design: development of sound sketches based on a given track. The work session takes up the whole day.