061-0118-00L Landscape Acoustics
| Semester | Spring Semester 2021 |
| Lecturers | N. M. Schütz |
| Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Comment | Number of participants limited to 18. 1st priority: Landscape Architecture MSc 2nd priority: Architecture MSc |
Courses
| Number | Title | Hours | Lecturers | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 061-0118-00 G | Landscape Acoustics
 Course days: see room reservations! Weekend workshop 17./18.4.2021 all day, room no. HIL H40.5 (details will follow). | 3 hrs |
| N. M. Schütz |
Catalogue data
| Abstract | Introduction to the basic physical, perceptual, social and ecological notions of landscape acoustics. Overview of contemporary tools and methods for environmental sound analysis and design. |
| Learning objective | This course covers basic theoretical and technical notions of acoustics as related to outdoor environments combining physical, perceptual, social and ecological knowledge. The course aims to raise awareness of acoustics as a multifaceted landscape perception and design constituent. |
| Content | The course «Landscape Acoustics» covers basic theoretical and technical notions of acoustics as related to outdoor environments. It introduces a holistic sonic landscape understanding combining physical, perceptual, social and ecological knowledge/approaches. Through case studies from different epochs and cultures, the course aims to raise awareness of acoustics as a multifaceted landscape perception and design constituent. An overview of contemporary tools and methods for environmental sound analysis and design and an introduction to the use of the AudioVisual Lab infrastructure provide a basis for students to become actors on acoustic landscape quality. In accordance with the language skills of the participants, the course will be taught in both German and English. Texts will be read in both German and English. A handout with detailed information will be presented during the first course meeting. Detailed information regarding the course will be communicated at the beginning of the semester. |
| Lecture notes | Handouts and a reading list will be provided. Course material includes both German and English texts. |
| Literature | The course material includes a reading list. |
| Prerequisites / Notice | 1st priority: MScLA 2nd priority: MScARCH Student limit: 18 (due to limited equipment) The course takes place in form of a weekly seminar in the first part of the semester, with a weekend workshop followed by bi-weekly meetings in the second part of the semester. Lecture dates / mandatory presence: 26/02, 05/03, 12/03, 19/03, 16/04, 30/04, 14/05 Weekend workshop: 17-18 April 2021 (Saturday: mandatory presence / Sunday: individual practical work, the lecturer will be present for feedback and support) During the semester, students will be asked to critically reflect and apply the course content based on their current design studio site. The result will be a semester thesis combining written, graphical and sonic content. Final oral presentations will take place on the day of the last course meeting. 1st priority: MScLA 2nd priority: MScARCH Student limit: 18 It is also highly recommended to visit the lecture series D-ARCH, LV-063-0502-00 (no credits). |
Performance assessment
| Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again) | |
Performance assessment as a semester course | |
| ECTS credits | 3 credits |
| Examiners | N. M. Schütz |
| Type | graded semester performance |
| Language of examination | English |
| Repetition | Repetition only possible after re-enrolling for the course unit. |
| Admission requirement | Ultimate deadline for deregistration from this course is 3.4.2021, 24:00 h. Deleting the enrolment after this date is prohibited. |
| Additional information on mode of examination | In well-founded exceptional cases, a time frame to catch up on the semester performance will be offered during the semester break immediately consecutive, with an oral presentation at the beginning of the following semester. |
Learning materials
| Main link | Information |
| Only public learning materials are listed. | |
Groups
| No information on groups available. |
Restrictions
| General |  : Special students and auditors need a special permission from the lecturers |
| Places | 18 at the most |
| Priority | Registration for the course unit is until 02.02.2021 only possible for the primary target group |
| Primary target group | Landscape Architecture MSc (061000) |
| Waiting list | until 20.02.2021 |
Offered in
| Programme | Section | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture Master | Field of Landscape Architecture and Urban Studies | W |  |
| Landscape Architecture Master | Advanced Courses | W | |