AXM-E6002 - Sound Seminar, Lecture, 9.9.2024-31.3.2025

Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Proficiency in dealing with audio in terms of technology and aesthetics, deeper understanding of the various facets concerning the art & craft of sound design, deeper knowledge on audio and music hardware and software. Deeper practical knowledge about professional audio production practices, tools, problem framing and solving; getting acquainted with earlier Master's Theses completed in Sound in New Media; getting familiar with the sound and music community in the department, in ARTS and elsewhere in Sound in New Media networks.

Credits: 6

Schedule: 09.09.2024 - 31.03.2025

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Antti Ikonen

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Sound Seminar is a weekly meeting in two parts. The first half (Sound Clinic) is aiming at providing proficiency in dealing with audio both in terms of technology and aesthetics. The second half (Sound Seminar) is meant for sharing and discussing students' ongoing and future sound projects. Furthermore, the Seminar prepares students for their MA thesis writing and production.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Participation in teaching, completed assignments.

    Minimum 80% attendance.

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Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    6 ECTS ≈ 162h

    Contact teaching 96h / Other 66h

    Lectures 96h

    Groupwork 12h

    Workshop and practice-based work 10h

    Independent reading and writing 22h

    Reflection and thinking 22h

    The first half of the weekly class (Sound Clinic) is focusing on sound as material for art and design. A lot of hands-on exercises and contemplative listening will be done both during
    the contact hours and as homework assignments. The students' projects should be completed by the beginning of
    period V and preferably presented also within the Spring Demo Day.

    The second half (Sound Seminar) typically includes a round of short (ca. 5-10 min) informal presentations of
    students ongoing sound-related projects and activities. 

DETAILS

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    3 Good Health and Well-being

    4 Quality Education

    5 Gender Equality

    10 Reduced Inequality

    11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

    12 Responsible Production and Consumption

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language: English

    Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn I - Spring IV
    2025-2026 No teaching

    Registration:

    Minimum amount of participants 8
    Maximum amount of participants 16.
    Priority order to courses is according to the order of priority decided by the Academic committee for School of Arts, Design and Architecture
    https//www.aalto.fi/en/services/registering-to-courses-and-the-order-of-priority-at-aalto-arts

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