SOUND CHECK AROUND
Elective Course Serendipity HS 2014
The elective course Serendipity deals with the use and perception of landscape in the context of different cultures. In autumn semester 2014 we investigate acoustic phenomena in landscape architecture and explore different tools for understanding and re-composing sonic landscapes.
CONTENT + FRAMEWORK
The aim of the elective course Sound Check Around is to understand the importance of acoustic phenomena in landscape architecture, and their meaning in the context of different cultures.
By the use of audiovisual tools we are going to challenge the perceptual conventions, that underlie our idea of city and landscape. In this process, spatial, dynamic and cultural aspects will be highlighted.
TOOLS
We will work with field recorders, microphones, sound analysis and editing software, as well as our own ears.
No previous knowledge is required.
SITE
Seeuferweg Zürich.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Admission: 10 students maximum, no special previous knowledge is required.
Language: The course is taught in English and German.
Equipment: Students bring their own laptops and headphones. All other sound equipment and software will be provided for the duration of the course and shared in groups of two.
TEAM + CONTACT + LINKS
Teaching Team: Nadine Schütz, Susann Ahn
Contact: Nadine Schütz
Registration: myStudies (Registration deadline: 26th September 2014)
Download: Poster
DETAILED PROGRAM
INTRODUCTORY EVENING SESSION
2nd October 2014, 18:30 – 20:00 ETH Hönggerberg, HIL H 40.8
WEEKEND WORKSHOP
11th/12th October 2014, 2 full days ETH Zentrum (Room to be announced)
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INDIVIDUAL WORK
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INTERMEDIATE COLLOQUIUM
13th November 2014, 18:30 – 21:00 ETH Hönggerberg, HIL H 40.8
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INDIVIDUAL WORK
Workdays with support (optional, on previous notice): 14th November, 17th November
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CONCLUDING COLLOQUIUM
20th November 2014, 18:30 – 21:00 ETH Hönggerberg, HIL H 40.8