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Posting Reference: MAAC 3362 FR01A

Course Information

Course Prefix: MAAC Course Number: 3362
Course Section: FR01A Course Name: Sound Design
Term: Fall Campus:Fredericton
Faculty: Arts, Faculty of Department: Culture and Media Studies, Department of
Position Start Date: 2025-09-03 Position End Date: 2025-12-31
Posting Date: 2025-06-05 Application Deadline: 2025-06-22
Applications to be submitted via: email email cams@unb.ca
Requested By: Dr. Sophie Lavoie

Class Details

Days: Wednesdays Time: 6:00 pm - 8:50 pm
Number of Positions Available: 1 Total Credit Hours: 3
Mode of Delivery: Face to Face Location: On Campus
Stipend Amount: $7,193

Curriculum Context

Open to Students who have completed 45 credit hours, or with permission of the instructor. Stuxents who have already completed MM 3362 for credit may not enrol in MAAC 3362. 


Course Description

Sound design, though often overlooked, is an essential aspect of much contemporary media. Course focuses on creativity and technology for recording, editing and mixing sound to engage audiences in film, video, drama and multimedia production. Topics include: technical and artistic application of sound design for film with regards to specific genres, foley artistry, animation, game audio, soundscape design and sound motif.


Qualifications

Master's in Media Studies or equivalent experience.


Additional Notes

Applicants should include the following with their application:

 

  • Letter of Application highlighting academic credentials, experience, and expertise applicable to course
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Three references (preferred, but not required)
  • Proposed course syllabus (preferred, but not required)
  • Teaching Dossier (containing, for example, summary of previous courses taught with syllabi and assignments, Student Opinion Surveys, a statement of Teaching Philosophy)

 

Preference in competition will be to persons holding Right of First Refusal in the course first. Other applicants will be considered at the end of posting if no persons with Right of First Refusal apply. https://www.unb.ca/hr/_assets/documents/cae20222025.pdf

(https://www.unb.ca/hr/_assets/documents/cae20222025.pdf )


Disposition

none

Is the instructor a Graduate Student Teaching Apprentice

none

Successful Applicant(s)


Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada