COURSE CODE: 46506
COURSE TYPE: OPTIONAL
ΕCTS: 5
SEMESTER: 7TH | SPRING
COURSE LANGUAGE: GREEK | ENGLISH
SYLLABUS
Sound has played an important role in art discourses and practices over the last three decades. This module will cover topics related to the history, theory, aesthetics, techniques, and technologies used in sound art. More specifically the module will cover topics such as: History, Theory, Aesthetics, Techniques, and Technologies.
The module’s delivery through workshops, lectures, and tutorials is appropriate for covering the practical, conceptual, and historical aspects of sound art. This approach supports hands-on engagement with sound as a medium, critical discussion, and the development of individual projects. Overall, your description aptly captures the essence and educational scope of a module dedicated to sound art. It highlights the rich interdisciplinary nature of sound in contemporary art and the varied methodologies for exploring its potential.
ΒIBLIOGRAPHY
Weibel, P. (2019). Sound art: Sound as a medium of art. The MIT Press
Licht, A. (2019). Sound art revisited. Bloomsbury Publishing USA.
Licht, A. (2009). Sound Art: Origins, development and ambiguities. Organised Sound, 14(1), 3-10
Cox, C. Warner, D. (2007). Audio Culture: Readings in Modern Music. New York: Continuum
Collins, N. (2009). Handmade electronic music: the art of hardware hacking. Routledge; 2nd edition
Nyman, M. (1999). Experimental music: Cage and beyond (Vol. 9). Cambridge University Press.