Admission requirements
There are no admission requirements for this course.
Description
Over the past century, an artform has emerged that draws from the worlds of visual arts and music: sound art. While sound’s increasing importance in the artworld is evidenced by recent exhibitions, concerts, and literature dedicated to the subject, sound art has not yet become a topic that is often discussed in academia.
The course will introduce students into the world of sound art, its genealogy and archeology as well as its current very diverse manifestations, often away from concert halls and traditional musical instruments: (interactive) sound installations, sound art concerts, soundwalks, field recordings, etc.
The course has a theoretical-reflective as well as a practical-creative component: besides studying and discussing literature on sound art, a soundwalk and a visit to a sound art exhibition or the studio of a sound artist will be planned. Students will also be invited to make their own (digital) sound art work.
Course objectives
In this course:
Students get introduced into the world of sound art: its definition, its history, its current practices, etc.
Students get acquainted with theoretical-reflective literature on sound art: from time-based to space-based art; sound, silence, and noise; music and/versus sound art; etc.
Students will study sound art also through active listening, e.g. by visiting sound art exhibitions, listening to recordings, and soundwalking.
Students will tap into their own creativity by making field recordings and a sound artwork.
Timetable
Please note: this course is offered in semester 1 of the 2024-2025 academic year!
The timetables are available through My Timetable.
Mode of instruction
Lectures and seminars
Assessment method
Weighing
The final mark for the course is established by the performance/attendance of the lectures (10%), the weekly readings (20%), and the assignments (70%).
Resit
In case the final (weighted average) grade for the course is not sufficient, the student may take a resit, or the lecturer may provide one or more additional assignments.
Inspection and feedback
80% presence and active participation is required
Feedback can be arranged through individual appointments
Reading list
Literature is being provided through Brightspace
Literature is required to be studies before each seminar/lecture
No literature needs to be acquired beforehand
Registration
- Enrolment through My Studymap is mandatory.
General information about course and exam enrolment is available on the website.
Registration À la carte education and Contract teaching
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Contact
Lecturer: Dr. Kevin T. Fairbairn
Coordinator: Dhr. ir. R.T.W.L. Schneemann
Remarks
Brightspace
Brightspace will be used for:
study materials
announcements and assignments
additional information regarding literature, sound art, individual concerts etc.
For other courses in the domains of music and fine arts, please visit:
Overview of elective courses in music and fine arts
Information about ACPA's education: Elective courses music and fine arts