Spatial Sound: Culture, Theory, and Practice

3-0-9 units. HASS-A · Undergraduate

Explores spatial sound as culture, technology and practice. Spatial sound refers to practice of sonic composition, performance, and listening in ways that emphasize the activation of space in immersive ways, generally using multichannel audio with many speakers, in contrast to two-channel stereo or headphone listening. Gives an overview of important approaches to media, performance styles, and distribution technology. Topics include sound art installations, spatial DJ events, sonic activism, deep listening outdoors, and online streaming events. Emphasizes project-based learning as a means to understand more deeply the scholarship and social practices around spacial sound. No technical background is required. Graduate students complete additional assignments.