Sound and Image (VA 335)

2021 Fall
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Vis. Arts&Vis.l Comm Des.(VA)
3
6
Selçuk Hüseyin Artut sartut@sabanciuniv.edu,
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English
Undergraduate
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Formal lecture,Interactive lecture,Studio work/practice,One-to-one tutorial,Group tutorial
Interactive,Learner centered,Communicative,Discussion based learning,Project based learning,Task based learning,Guided discovery,Case Study
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CONTENT

This course explores sound fundamentals as an ingredient of art and design, focusing on varied sound segments for installation, performance, video/film, websites, and audio CD. The course is intended for art and design students as well as persons involved in sound related work and interested in basic knowledge of sound and acoustic. Prior design experience would be useful but not necessary. Appropriate recording methods, recording specific events and broadcasting it simultaneously are some other subjects that the course covers.

OBJECTIVE

The purpose of this course is to relate to sound as a material; teaching acoustics as the nature of the material, its composition and textures, and how to recognize its nuances, weaknesses, and strenghts, teaching ear training to develop the ability to recognize the audio material in basic ways; size, shape, dimensions, and color, the introduction of using everyday sounds as compositional material.class, occasional group critiques will be given

LEARNING OUTCOMES

  • Understand different disciplines from natural and statistical sciences to social sciences and art, and develop interdisciplinary approachs in thinking and practice Use technology effectively Show working knowledge of the process of transforming abstract/textual concepts into concrete, audio/visual forms Develop an awareness of compositional and organizational strategies for the effective deployment of formal elements of visual art. 

PROGRAMME OUTCOMES


1. Understand the world, their country, their society, as well as themselves and have awareness of ethical problems, social rights, values and responsibility to the self and to others. 5

2. Understand different disciplines from natural and social sciences to mathematics and art, and develop interdisciplinary approaches in thinking and practice. 5

3. Think critically, follow innovations and developments in science and technology, demonstrate personal and organizational entrepreneurship and engage in life-long learning in various subjects; have the ability to continue to educate him/herself. 4

4. Communicate effectively in Turkish and English by oral, written, graphical and technological means. 4

5. Take individual and team responsibility, function effectively and respectively as an individual and a member or a leader of a team; and have the skills to work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams. 5


1. Develop knowledge of theories, concepts, and research methods in humanities and social sciences. 3

2. Assess how global, national and regional developments affect society. 2

3. Know how to access and evaluate data from various sources of information. 5


1. Demonstrate safe working habits and a general understanding of materials and processes in the visual arts. 3

2. Demonstrate knowledge of representational processes using visual as well as audial material as mediums of representation. 5

3. Show working knowledge of the process of transforming abstract/textual concepts into concrete, audio/visual forms. 5

4. Appreciate and express the cultural significance of art and understand its evolution and purposes. 4

5. Develop an awareness of compositional and organizational strategies for the effective deployment of formal elements of visual art. 5

6. Read visual texts with a deep knowledge of art history and theory and the ability of situating the content and form of the visual representation both in a historical and thematic context. 3

7. Employ necessary background knowledge regarding art administration in the body of museums and galleries. 1

8. Show a practical and technical command of materials and methods in one or more media of the visual arts. 4

ASSESSMENT METHODS and CRITERIA

  Percentage (%)
Assignment 40
Individual Project 60

RECOMENDED or REQUIRED READINGS

Readings

Sound Design for Interactive Media, Joseph Cancellaro

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