Learn to make the most of the creative potential of the studio to develop fixed media sound art and experimental music. Through this series of workshops, you will build skills in sound editing, processing and mixing, within the digital audio workstation (DAW) to enable you to develop new and innovative work in your own style.
Courses
Sound Art 3: Advanced Studio Techniques
When & Where
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23 April 2025 - 2 July 2025 ( 20 hours, 10 weeks )
- Evening, Wednesday
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View course timetable
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Waterloo Centre
Quick Facts
- Availability Late starts accepted
- Tutor Jonathan Higgins
- Course Code W24MPPK04A
- Suitable For 19 year olds and up are permitted on this course
What you will learn
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Effectively mix audio in a DAW to create balance, cohesion and clarity
- Understand how to record sounds in the studio
- Apply experimental approaches to sound manipulation using samplers, granular synthesis and Fast Fourier Transforms (FFTs)
- Process and trandform audio using EQ, compression, reverb and delay
- Use subtractive synthesis and MIDI to create new sounds from scratch
Cost
Full fee
£200
Concession fee
£150
Class format and activities
Practical workshops and hands-on experience. Class discussions of listening assignments. Taking notes during lectures and audio-visual presentations. Individual projects.
Entry requirements
Completion of Sound Art 1 or 2 would be beneficial although is not required if you have some prior knowledge of the topic and/or some experience using a digital audio workstation. Prior knowledge of Apple computers would be an advantage, but support during class can be given.
What you need to know before you enrol
The course will primarily be delivered using Reaper as well as a range of free to download audio processing tools. Support will also be offered for users of other DAWs such as Logic Pro or Ableton Live.
What you need
Pen and paper to take notes. A USB memory stick to save your work.
What you can do next
Sound Art 1: Soundscapes, Sound Art 2: Installations and Sculptures, Sound Art 3: Interactivity with Max/MSP and Arduino. Mixing and Mastering 1: Mixing Techniques, Electronic Music Production 3: Synthesis and Sampling in Depth
