2022-2023 Catalog

COMM 349 Projects in Digital Sound

This course provides opportunities for students to pursue audio projects in the recording studio in accordance with a semester’s theme. Each iteration of the course explores audio design situated at a unique juncture of theory and practice and includes the introduction of a novel technology or performance practice: a software package, interactive or multidisciplinary technology, collaboration with a live-performance discipline, etc. All projects develop paradigms suggested by readings or by pre-existing, notable audio works. Projects may involve the recording, editing, and mastering of musical, spoken-word or sound material of any description or source; the generation of mixed media materials; the production of audio content for web application or radio broadcast; or the production of recorded music and effects for live theatrical or interactive performance, dance, film, and/or video. Projects may also involve the composition, creation, and recording of original vocal and instrumental music (live and MIDI). The instructor interacts with the students’ exploration of the “situation” of their projects in a theoretical context and facilitates the presentation of projects in a workshop setting. Additional lab fee applies. 

Credits

3

Cross Listed Courses

Same as MUS 349

Prerequisite

COMM 216 or equivalent experience & permission of instructor.