<p>Studio, six hours. Requisites: courses 21, 22, 24, 25, 28, and 101 or 104. Examination of realm of sound as an artistic medium. Exploration of its conceptual, theoretical, and practical dimensions. From exploring sound perception, memory, and human orientation to embracing everyday auditory encounters, study delves into various approaches for crafting and showcasing sound-based media projects. Overview of sound art and sound design practices. Topics span from fundamental sound theory and acoustics to psychoacoustics, sound compositions, and spatial audio. Covers techniques such as editing and mixing to employ effects and automation. Includes areas such as field recordings, voice, and sound synthesis. Students gain honed listening skills and a robust theoretical framework, empowering them to articulate interests and creative visions through sound. Letter grading.</p>

Design|Media Arts

School of the Arts and Architecture

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DESMA 116 - Sonic Media

Sonic Media

Conceptualize, map and execute sound compositions

Demonstrate an ability to record, edit, arrange, mix and present sound work

Articulate personal vision through sound-centered work

Deepen an appreciation of historical and contemporary sound based practices

Develop a basic understanding of sound theory and acoustics

Explore process-based and conceptual art making approaches

General Catalog

Sonic Media

DESMA 116

5 units