Sound Art

Practical and theoretical introduction to sound art, spatialization, sensors and microcontrollers, programming interactive sound, relevant esthetic problems and art-historical context.

Knowledge:

The candidate
- has insight into the use of sound in arts and as a carrier of semantic content beyond the musical expression
- has knowledge of central concepts in contemporary art in general and sound-based works in particular through representative examples
- knows central concepts for characterization and quality assessment of everyday listening and soundscapes

Skills:

The candidate
- can do practical work with sensors and microcontrollers in conjunction with interactive sound art
- can make sound compositions based on other premises than music alone, including the use of field recordings
- can shape listening experiences through the use of spatialization and other techniques for sound rendering

The course is taught in thematic blocks containing lectures, group projects and practical exercises. Each block is arranged as a concentrated workshop of 2-4 days duration. Information about exercises and requirements is given in Blackboard at semester start.