Course - Sound Art and Installations - MUST2059
Sound Art and Installations
About
About the course
Course content
Practical and theoretical introduction to sound installations, spatialisation, sensors and microcontrollers, programming interactive installations, relevant esthetic problems and art-historical context.
Learning outcome
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 plan and implement sound art projects of his/her own
- 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
- can formulate a project description that includes artistic, technical, administrative and economical issues
Learning methods and activities
Lectures: 2 hours per week for 12 weeks. Exercises: The exercises will be practical work on composition or sound installations. The exercises may also be written reflection tasks.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Billedkunst (BBK)
Elektronikk (MTEL)
Film- og videoproduksjon (BFVPROD)
Musikk, utøvende (BMUSP)
Musikkteknologi (BMUST)
Recommended previous knowledge
Required previous knowledge
MUST1060 Basic Music Technology 2 (or MUST1052). Requires admission to the Bachelor's programme in Music Technology.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| MUST2056 | 7.5 sp |
Subject areas
- Music Technology
Contact information
Course coordinator
Lecturers
Department with academic responsibility
Examination
Examination
Ordinary examination - Autumn 2015
Arbeider
Hjemmeeksamen
Submission 2015-12-11 Duration 1 uker