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Lecturer(s)
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Hanáčková Andrea, doc. Mgr. Ph.D.
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Bojda Tomáš, Mgr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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The exact order of topics will be determined at the beginning of the semester. Here is an overview of the topics we will cover and the literature list. Topics: Soundscape as a concept, geophony, speleophony, media archaeology Sound activism and deep ecology Sounds, codes, images, community (Hackney, Dresden, St. John's Newfoundland) TourStories: creating sound maps as part of the cultural and creative industries, feedback to creators Field recording: basic concepts, map of sound maps Sonification of World War II memory: Rozeznění Sound Stolpersteine: Terezín Ghetto, Hanácký Jerusalem, iWalks Terezín as a case study of the "battle" of memory through sound: Terezín Fortress vs. Jewish Ghetto Perception of sound and auditory transparency. World Listening Day, sound in the discourse of public space Soundwalks: Silver A, sound journey in Luhačovice + student discoveries
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Lecture, Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Observation, Activating (Simulations, Games, Dramatization), Analyzing and producing soundtrack, Listening
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Learning outcomes
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Soundscape and acoustic ecology Lecture and seminar examine the field of radio and sound studies, which involves the research of dialogical forms between the auditory expressions of a specific environment and human perception. This includes all types of soundscapes, audiowalks, sound installations, sound art compositions, and radio art. We will explore all these expressions in relation to acoustic ecology, focusing on the relationships and interactions of space with all living and non-living entities through sound. Our meetings will combine lectures on the origins and history of important theoretical concepts, collective and individual listening, reading and analyzing several key texts, online discussions with several important creators, and outdoor exercises. We will be working also with a silent disco technology. The aim of the course is to explore these areas of interest, which regularly inspire some student generations with the idea of creating a proper sound walk, something we still lack in Olomouc. This course is conducted in collaboration with the creators of the TourStories app.
During this course, students will acquire the following competencies through self-study, listening, discussions, and field research: - Understand the subject of acoustic ecology and certain areas of sound studies - Be able to think about sound in the context of a specific space - Be capable of abstracting the auditory perception from the complex audiovisual perception and discussing it using specialized terminology - Be sensitive to the sound environment and recognize the (un)sustainability and noise pollution of a specific space - Be familiar with key studies in the field of acoustic ecology and sound studies in both Czech and English and be able to interpret them at an abstract level - Know important international and Czech projects in the field of soundwalks, audiowalks, sound paths, and guides. Be able to characterize, describe, locate, and highlight their specifics - Have experienced at least one audiowalk firsthand and be able to discuss it - Have met at least one creator of audiowalks and had the opportunity to discuss with them
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Prerequisites
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The lecture does not require prior training in the field and builds on topics presented in the course Introduction to Radio Studies.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Mark, Dialog, Final project
The lectures will include joint listening sessions and discussions, so attendance is strongly emphasized. Additionally, students will listen to programs at home and take written notes as a basis for seminar discussions, which may also involve a brief response to a question on Moodle. This process helps students formulate opinions, acquire specialized terminology, and independently interpret listening experiences or apply technical terms or main theses from studies to their listening. The course includes the mastery of several specialized texts, with comprehension verified through Moodle questions and seminar discussions. During part of the semester, students will keep a diary of a specific sound environment of their choice, learning independent research, applying concepts, training auditory awareness, and enhancing the sense of the present moment and mindfulness. The course assessment can be variably completed through an oral exam or an audioessay.
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Recommended literature
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