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SOUND ART

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.

  • History: Sound art has historical roots that intersect with various avant-garde movements throughout the 20th century, including Futurism, Dada, and Fluxus, which explored the integration of life and art and often incorporated sound in unconventional ways.
  • Theory and Aesthetics: The theoretical and aesthetic considerations of sound art are complex and multifaceted. They challenge traditional notions of space, time, and perception. Sound art often intersects with philosophical inquiries into the nature of sound, listening, and the environment.
  • Techniques and Technologies: Technological advancements have played a significant role in the development of sound art. From early experiments with tape music and electronic synthesis to contemporary uses of digital audio software, computer music programming languages, spatial audio technologies and the use of sensors and actuators, artists have leveraged technology to expand the possibilities of sound.

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.

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