MUSS15
Sonic Arts and Crafts
Music
BC
Subject code
MUS
Course Number
S15
Department(s)
Instructor(s)
A. Tamirisa
Course Long Title
Sonic Arts and Crafts
Cross Listed Courses
Description
A hands-on course in which students explore and create the materials of sound making using simple circuitry and everyday objects. Class activities include building microphones using piezo discs and old telephones, building simple synthesizers, experimenting with conductive ink and thread, turning objects into speakers using transducers, and crafting novel speakers using copper foil and everyday materials. Students listen to, watch, and/or respond to a variety of related artwork that engages sonic materiality. They experiment and create original artworks utilizing techniques and concepts covered during the course, concluding with a final installation event showcasing student work.
Modes of Inquiry
Creative Process and Production [CP]
Writing Credit
No writing credit
Departmental Course Attributes - Major/Minor Requirements
(DCS: Praxis)
INDS Program Relationship
IDDC - DCA Program
GEC This Course Belongs To
-
Offering Frequency
One-time offering