Exploration of artists who use sound in their art or as their art.
Sound is a medium to be explored in its creation and installation.
This course will introduce sound as an expressive and exploratory
tool for studio research practice.
Additional Requirements for Graduate Students: Graduate students will be expected to integrate sound into
advanced research projects. Graduate students will be required
to mount a public installation of a project incorporating sound
as their final project and discuss that work within the
framework of the field of contemporary sound art.
Athena Title
Sound in Art
Prerequisite
One 3000-level ARST or ARGD or MUSI course
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student learning Outcomes
Students will develop an understanding of the framework of sound art, from a historical and contemporary perspective.
Student will demonstrate basic use of field and studio recording equipment.
Students will become versed in multiple editing platforms and methods.
Students will apply their understanding of sound as art by creating an object that makes sound and justify its use within an art context.
Students will integrate the use of sound into their own art practice and/or art piece.
Students will demonstrate effective visual and audio communication of their artistic ideas, including use of appropriate technology, and will critique works of art that incorporate sound.
Students will identify points of intersection among sound and different disciplines.
Students will apply critical thinking skills in deliberative decision-making and problem-solving.
Topical Outline
Historical and Contemporary Framework for Sound Art: Lectures on historical and contemporary artists who use sound as a means of expression. Students will be expected to research and present artists of importance to their practice. Weekly reading assignments will be given with discussions of the readings.
Recording: Students will be taught the basics of recording sound. Assignments will be given that require both field and studio recording. Microphone design and placement will also be discussed.
Basics of Editing: Students will be taught the basics of editing and mixing. Assignments will be given that require students to demonstrate a working knowledge of multiple editing platforms and methods.
Sound as Art: Students will be asked to create objects that create sound and utilize sound within art objects.
Sound and the Object: Students will be asked to incorporate sound into existing practices, such as sculptural objects, video projects, installations, or web-based art.
