MUSIC 345 - Introductory Psychoacoustics

Institution:

Bard College

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Description:

This course is about perception and hearing. It begins with a description of the physiology and function of the ear and how auditory information is processed. Technical material is enlivened through the use of graphic illustrations, recorded examples, interactive demonstrations, experiments, a guest lecturer, and a visit to a studio lab. The second half of the semester focuses on sound localization and the technologies used in spatialization and 3-D audio. Auditory localization cues, binaural recording, spatial audio synthesis, sound for virtual realities, and immersive environments are explored. Enrollment limited.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bard.edu

Phone Number:

(845) 758-6822

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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