1. What makes a great sound clip?

2. Aims for today By the end of this lesson:
You should be able to recognise what makes a good sound clip (and why) including:
Technical recording issues
Performance issues
How these impact on the aims of the clip
You will have contributed to a discussion forum and will be able to aply your knowledge to the exam pieces

3. Daleks: Performance Poetry
By Attilla the Stockbroker
Professional performer
Audio clip downloaded from his website

4. Listening Topics Aim and purpose What is the purpose of the clip?
What information does it relay?
Who is the audience? Does it meet their needs?
Is there an appropriate mood and atmosphere?
Technical aspects to think about
Volume
Microphone technique
Noise
Beginnings and endings
Sound quality
Editing and performance
Does the clip flow well?
Any gaps or silences ?
Is it slick and professional?
Does the editing match the aim and purpose?
Is the performance good?
Structure
Does the clip tell a story?
Is there an introduction?
Is their story development?
Is there an effective ending?
Does the “message” get across?
Is it an appropriate length? What does appropriate mean in this context?

5. Before we go to the online discussion…
Do we understand the terms enough?
As well as discussing, you must rate other peoples’ comments
We will see what your average score is at the end!