Unit 1 discusses the challenges that audiovisual texts pose for AD users.
Go to unit 1 ▸Module 1 is a general introduction to audio description (AD) and contains 10 units: audiovisual texts, defining AD, research, related services, process, audience, guidelines, central AD issues, voicing and legislation. It covers the basic skills and knowledge that audio describers and AD researchers must acquire to understand what AD is, how it is produced and how it functions, how it is researched, what challenges it poses, and what its purpose is.
This module has been assigned 6 ECTS/ECVETS.
Unit 1 discusses the challenges that audiovisual texts pose for AD users.
Go to unit 1 ▸Unit 2 gives a definition of AD, describes the different types of AD and offers an historical overview.
Go to unit 2 ▸Unit 3 focuses on AD research, research methodologies and provides examples.
Go to unit 3 ▸Unit 4 introduces some additional services, such as multilingualism, audio introductions and tactile exploration.
Go to unit 4 ▸Unit 5 explains the steps in the AD process and identifies the main experts involved.
Go to unit 5 ▸Unit 6 discusses the primary and secondary audiences of AD.
Go to unit 6 ▸Unit 7 gives an overview of different AD guidelines.
Go to unit 7 ▸Unit 8 provides a critical discussion of the central issues regarding creating ADs: what, when and how to describe.
Go to unit 8 ▸Unit 9 explains the importance of voicing for AD and what constitutes good voicing.
Go to unit 9 ▸Unit 10 offers an overview of the most relevant international and European legislation regarding accessibility and AD.
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