Lopez, Mariana Julieta orcid.org/0000-0003-0374-7727, Kearney, Gavin orcid.org/0000-0002-0692-236X, Hofstadter, Krisztian orcid.org/0000-0002-2974-5028 et al. (1 more author) (2020) Enhancing Audio Description: accessible filmmaking, sound design and the importance of educating filmmakers. Media Practice and Education. ISSN 2574-1136
Abstract
The Enhancing Audio Description project explored the design of an alternative to traditional Audio Description for film and television for visually impaired audiences, by maximising the potential of sound design strategies for storytelling. The project’s methodology sits within the field of accessible filmmaking, advocating for the integration of accessibility strategies to creative workflows while also acknowledging their artistic potential. The present article explores the use of the Enhancing Audio Description (EAD) methods by a group of film students and recent graduates in the creation of a short film, while also discussing the process and end result in the context of the lack of inclusion of education on accessibility in filmmaking degrees. The authors discuss how a lack of teaching in the field of accessibility to film students results in a reinforcement of harmful stereotypes that exclude disabled audiences. A greater interest in accessibility sparked at university level might contribute towards a more inclusive film industry.
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2020 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group. This is an author-produced version of the published paper. Uploaded in accordance with the publisher’s self-archiving policy. Further copying may not be permitted; contact the publisher for details. |
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Institution: | The University of York |
Academic Units: | The University of York > Faculty of Arts and Humanities (York) > Theatre, Film, TV and Interactive Media (York) The University of York > Faculty of Sciences (York) > Electronic Engineering (York) The University of York > Faculty of Arts and Humanities (York) > Music (York) |
Depositing User: | Pure (York) |
Date Deposited: | 30 Oct 2020 16:30 |
Last Modified: | 04 Mar 2025 14:10 |
Published Version: | https://doi.org/10.1080/25741136.2020.1832830 |
Status: | Published online |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.1080/25741136.2020.1832830 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:167467 |
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