This course explores the practice of Sound Art and how it might relate to other creative practices. The aims of this course are to practically consider the relation between sound and diverse creative contexts. It also provides an insight into the conceptual and practical possibilities of sound as a material and as energy. Creative exercises will facilitate an understanding of sound art concepts and a final project will allow students to connect sound art with their other arts interests. Occupation Health and Safety instruction is included.

Note: Places in this course are limited. Students are advised to enrol as early as possible.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

1. demonstrate creative control of techniques, technologies and equipment used in digital audio
2. demonstrate the creative analysis and exploration of materials and processes currently employed in digital audio
3. show an awareness and developed understanding of historical and theoretical contexts relevant to the course
4. identify and develop personal topics for individual research
5. comply with OH & S requirements and procedures

Studio Project (80%) [LO’s 1- 5]

Visual Diary/Blog (20%). [1 - 5]

Assessment includes periodic critique and review sessions that provide ongoing feedback on work in progress.

4 hours per week lectures, tutorials, critiques and supervised studio practice and 6 hours per week independent studio practice and other research.

Completion of 6 units chosen from: ARTV1020 - Figure & Life (6 units), ARTV1021 - Image and Object (6 units), ARTV1022 - Vision and Perception (6 units), ARTV1032 - Foundation Computer Studies (6 units), COMP1720 - Art & Interaction in New Media, DESA1020 - Figure & Life (6 units), DESA1021 - Precise Drawing/Model making (6 units), DESA1022 - Vision and Perception (6 units)

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