Program Series: Dimensions of Sound in Movies

Dimensions of Sound in Movies: Fantasy

Learn and explore the art behind creating new sounds for fictional and animated worlds in this workshop for theater-goers ages 15 and up.

Sat, Jul 27, 2024 | 3pm PT

Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
Group of Adults in a Sound booth singing

While some sound designers focus on recreating the world around us, a film’s sound team may also have to decide the sounds of the objects, creatures, and technology of new, fantastical, or fictional worlds. Sound designers choose or create anything we hear in a movie theater, including the sounds of things we have not heard before.

This workshop will consider: how do sound designers create these new sounds? How do we create new sounds that still feel natural? What are the different qualities of a sound?

For this fantasy-focused session, we will listen to what makes a sound to better understand how to create fictional, fantasy, and sci-fi sounds never heard before. After an active listening session focused on what and how objects... make noise, we will work with Garageband to understand how new sounds are created.

Know Before You Go

  • Plan your Visit

    Location

    The Academy Museum and its theaters are located at 6067 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90036

    Parking

    Self-parking, accessible parking, and electric vehicle charging options are available. See below for our parking structure information and view the parking page for further details.

    Ride-Share Drop Off

    Roddenberry Lane, entrance on Fairfax Ave.

    LACMA's Pritzker Parking Garage

    6000 W 6th St., Los Angeles, CA 90036, entrance on 6th St.
    5am–10pm
    $20 ($12 after 8pm entry) 
    Accessible spots on P1, adjacent to elevators
    EV charging stations on P1 and P2

    Petersen Automotive Museum Garage

    744 Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90036, entrance on Fairfax Ave. or 8th St.
    6am–11pm
    $24 (first 15 min. free)
    Accessible spots on P1 only; no garage elevator
    EV charging stations on P1

  • Accessibility

    The museum is fully accessible by wheeled mobility device. Use the museum’s elevators to access all galleries and theaters. Visitor Experience Associates are also on hand to provide assistance.

    American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation is available upon request with three weeks’ notice, subject to the availability of interpreters; please submit your request to academymuseum@oscars.org.

    If this program occurs in the theaters, assistive audio devices, in-seat closed captioning, or real-time captioning may be available. Please inquire at academymuseum@oscars.org.

    The museum offers a host of recurring accessible programs, including Calm Mornings, ASL Interpreted Tours, and Visual Description Tours.

    Sensory kits are available at the Winkler Welcome Center and the Shirley Temple Education Studio for anyone with sensory needs. The kits include noise-reduction headphones, fidgets, and color therapy glasses to help visitors feel comfortable and safe at the museum.

    For any other accommodative request not listed here, please reach out to academymuseum@oscars.org. 

    Learn more about our accessibility initiatives.