Acoustic Environments

A intensive practical exploration of modern audio
delivery systems and their various performance
based applications. Students will study,
research, explore, experience, and participate in
the many and varied performance, art and event
related audio experiences available in the
greater Los Angeles area. Specific course work
exploration will focus on the audio design
methodology and system integration particular and
unique to each event or performance. Students
will expand their technical and aesthetic senses
to include available acoustic environments
previously unnoticed as theoretical design
concepts. Participation will involve a weekly
two-hour class session followed by a weekly
4-hour lab session. Both class periods and lab
sessions will be held on and off campus. Students
will be held responsible for their individual
transportation and event-ticketing expenses as
required. Consideration will be made for SOT
related production schedule conflicts. Off site
institutions under consideration for study will
include The Los Angeles Music Center, REDCAT,
Staples Center, The Kodak Theater, The Nokia
Theater, The Getty Center, the Skirball Center,
The Geffen Playhouse, Dodger Stadium, Angel
Stadium, The Hollywood Bowl and many others.