As part of the New Media and Communication Department at Arkin University of Creative Arts and Design (ARUCAD), a workshop titled “Sound Design: Foley Workshop” was held on 28 April 2026 under the coordination of Dr. Kamil Bartu Feridun, with the participation of students from the İLET204 – Innovative Practices course.
The main objective of the workshop was to recreate the sound design of a completely silent video using foley recording techniques. The selected scene featured a young child walking on an asphalt road on a rainy day, allowing students to explore the role of sound in shaping narrative and atmosphere.
Students were divided into groups and worked on different layers of the scene’s soundscape. Elements such as rainfall, footsteps on asphalt, clothing movements, subtle wind, and background ambience were designed separately and later combined into a cohesive composition.
One of the key aspects of the workshop was the creative reproduction of sounds using alternative materials and surfaces rather than recording them directly from their original sources. By experimenting with everyday objects, students aimed to reconstruct the wet, rainy, and physical atmosphere of the scene through sound. The experience of creating rain sounds without using any water or liquid proved particularly engaging for the participants.
The process demonstrated how the layering of subtle sound details can significantly enhance the overall impact of a scene. The editing, timing, and placement of the recorded sounds were carried out by Dr. Kamil Bartu Feridun using Ableton Live.
The main objective of the workshop was to recreate the sound design of a completely silent video using foley recording techniques. The selected scene featured a young child walking on an asphalt road on a rainy day, allowing students to explore the role of sound in shaping narrative and atmosphere.
Students were divided into groups and worked on different layers of the scene’s soundscape. Elements such as rainfall, footsteps on asphalt, clothing movements, subtle wind, and background ambience were designed separately and later combined into a cohesive composition.
One of the key aspects of the workshop was the creative reproduction of sounds using alternative materials and surfaces rather than recording them directly from their original sources. By experimenting with everyday objects, students aimed to reconstruct the wet, rainy, and physical atmosphere of the scene through sound. The experience of creating rain sounds without using any water or liquid proved particularly engaging for the participants.
The process demonstrated how the layering of subtle sound details can significantly enhance the overall impact of a scene. The editing, timing, and placement of the recorded sounds were carried out by Dr. Kamil Bartu Feridun using Ableton Live.