Intro Time-Based: Sound Art

3 units

This course introduces students to the practice of sound art as well as elements of sound engineering. Students will learn basic workflows and technologies used to record sound during indoor and outdoor audio recording sessions, and will learn how to digitally edit, layer, experiment, recompose and master recorded soundtracks. Students will create several theme-based audio projects for multiple outputs and venues, including for headphones and sound monitors as well as architectural spaces and locations for other sound-based installations. Through discussions, readings, and listening sessions, this course will also provide an introduction to the contemporary cultural contexts important for the study of sound. Student projects will be evaluated through group critique and written feedback. No prior sound, audio, or music experience is needed.