UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MILWAUKEE

FILM 380 Media Arts Module
Sound as Art
FILM 380 (Section 406 #60032) / FILM 720 (Section 004 #60051)
Tuesdays 3-4:50 PM, Mitchell Hall B18
Thursdays 3-4:50 PM, KSE-416

Instructor: Glenn Bach (bachg@uwm.edu)
Office Hours and Location: Thursdays 1-3 PM, KSE-449.

Film Department Office: MIT B70, phone: (414) 229-6015

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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Sound as Art explores the use of sound in gallery exhibitions, site-specific works, exterior or architectural installations, and soundwalks. Students will experiment with numerous tools and techniques of live sound performance as well as solo and group improvisation. We will also explore the broader role of sound art, with readings, listening sessions, and discussions about the historical lineage of sound, as well as contemporary models of sound art installation and performance. There may also be occasional guest lectures, visiting artists, and field trips. Prerequisite: ?

ASSIGNMENTS

Artist Statement 5%, 50 points
Sonic Sketch 15%, 150 points
Installation: 15%, 150 points
Midterm Assessment 10%, 100 points
Live Performance 15%, 150 points
Final Project: 20%, 200 points
Final Assessment: 10%, 100 points
Attendance/Participation: 10%, 100 points

COURSE SCHEDULE
Week 1
Tuesday, September 4
Lecture: Introduction, Course Syllabus, Overview of Sound Art

Thursday, September 6
Sonic Sketch Overview. Artist Statements. Freeware Audio Demos.

Week 2
Tuesday, September 9
Demos continued. Open Lab.

Thursday, September 11
Open Lab, in-progress crits

Week 3
Tuesday, September 16
Sonic Sketch Crit

Thursday, September 18
Installation Overview

Week 4
Tuesday, September 23
Open Lab

Thursday, September 25
Open Lab

Week 5
Tuesday, September 30
Open Lab, in-progress crits

Thursday, October 2
Installation Crit

Week 6
Tuesday, October 7
Performance Overview

Thursday, October 9
Open Lab

Week 7
Tuesday, October 14
Open Lab

Thursday, October 16
Open Lab

Week 8
Tuesday, October 21
Midterm Assessment

Thursday, October 23
In Progress Crit

Week 9
Tuesday, October 28
Performance

Thursday, October 30
Performance

 

SYLLABUS IN PROGRESS . . .

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