Sustainable Development Goals
Abstract/Objectives
Sound plays an important role in artistic creations such as film, theater, dance, video, interactive installations, real-time audio and video performances, and virtual reality. This course aims to enable students to establish a basic understanding of sound art and then engage in sound design creation. First, lead students to understand the physical characteristics of sound and the cognitive psychological mechanism of human hearing, and guide students to conduct listening activities in sound engineering. Students are then asked to practice and become familiar with sound design techniques such as immersive recording, foley, sound synthesis and mixing. Students will accumulate sound creation capabilities from practical experience and hands-on operations.
Results/Contributions

This course aims to provide students with a foundational understanding of sound art and to cultivate their ability to engage in sound design creation. The course will cover contemporary acoustics, methods of listening, and soundscapes analysis, guiding students through practical activities such as immersive recording, foley, sound synthesis, and mixing techniques. Throughout the course, students will learn to operate digital audio workstations and perform tasks like noise reduction and audio equalization. In addition to theoretical instruction and hands-on practice, the course will include off-campus activities where students will engage in on-location and ambulatory sound recording exercises. Mid-term creative presentations and final showcases will offer students opportunities to integrate their acquired knowledge and skills, and their performance will be assessed accordingly. Through this course, students will gain professional knowledge and skills in sound art creation and develop their abilities in interdisciplinary collaboration and communication to address challenges in the field of sound design.

Keywords
Psychoacoustics Electroacoustic compositionField Sound RecordingSoundscapeMicro-soundFoley soundsGranular synthesisSound Mixing
Contact Information
柯宜均助理教授
ko.yichun@mx.nthu.edu.tw