Introduction to Field Recording and the Soundscape
Field recordings are sound recordings made outside of a studio using portable equipment. These capture the acoustical traces of landscapes, locations and populations; the intertwining of topography, meteorological phenomena, architectural acoustics, fauna, flora and mechanical processes. This Goldsmiths. University of London, course explores the techniques of field recording, providing an overview of the discipline, which has vital importance for film and documentary sound, radio, scientific and ecology enquiry and art practice.
This 10-week course is suitable for complete newcomers to field recording and for those with some experience of basic hand-held recorders who want to improve the quality of their recordings. It will involve workshops, lectures and practical hands-on experience. We will also learn about the basics of sound editing, processing and soundscape composition using digital audio software. Your practical knowledge will be framed in relation to lectures focusing on the history, language and methods of soundscape studies, as well as related fields such as acoustic communication and acoustic ecology.
Time`: 16 Jan 2023, 19:30 – 27 Mar 2023, 21:30 GMT
