PMA 3682

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PMA 3682
Making Noise: The Art and Process of Sound Generation

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2022-2023.

A co-taught exploration (Profs. Cross, Ernste) in sound making, design, capture, analysis, manipulation, mixing, and production. Topics include microphones and audio capture, recording and synthesis, signals and noise, DIY synths and sensors, mixing and live performance, as well as deeper conceptual topics such as listening and hearing, the ear and the brain, fundamentals of acoustics and localization, composition and production techniques and aesthetics, as well as live performance and installation. Students produce a series of creative projects synthesizing course concepts and student interests.

When Offered Spring.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: MUSIC 1421 and PMA 3680.

Distribution Category (ALC-AS, LA-AS)
Course Subfield (DE)

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: MUSIC 3182

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 18244 PMA 3682   STU 501

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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