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The nature of Sound

Code Cours
2324-JUNIA-M1S2-MO-EMM-624
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Establishment
JUNIA Grande école d'ingénieurs
Language of instruction
English, French
Teaching content
MO-EMM
Training officer(s)
M.VAN HALTEREN
Stakeholder(s)
M.VAN HALTEREN
Level
Master
Program year
1
Period
S2

Présentation

Prerequisite
Available to fourth year students. No academic requirements or previous recording or mixing skills are required. Course is conducted in English, and participation is a must. Curiosity about digital art and good listening skills are helpful. The ability to work independently over a ten-week period and in a self-directed manner is essential.
Goal
This hands-on course presents sound recording and mixing from an artistic point of view. Students acquire field recording techniques using a flash recorder, then learn to treat and manipulate the sound using multi-track software. The main project in the class is an artistic project developed and completed in a small group. Imagination, follow-through and collaboration are key
Presentation
Short lectures cover:
-the historical transition from analog to digital recording
-various microphone types
-recording the voice
-recording in spaces
-prop sound effects
-the homemade instrument
-sound in film
-various others

Modalités

Forms of instruction
Short lectures on a variety of topics about sound and sound art. Technical areas covered. Active discussion. Hands-on work with the assigned group in and outside of class is key.
Organization
Type Amount of time Comment
Face to face
Lectures - face to face 21,00
Independent study
Independent study 24,00
Overall student workload 45,00
Evaluation
Active in-class participation 50%
Project with group, presented in detail with Q&A at the final session, 50%
Control type Duration Amount Weighting
Continuous assessment
Oral 1,00 1 50,00
Participation 0,00 1 50,00
TOTAL 100,00

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