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061-0118-00L 3 Credits MSC D-ARCH

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Landscape Acoustics

Landschaftsakustik

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Nadine Michèle Schütz

Number of participants limited to 18. 1st priority: Landscape Architecture MSc 2nd priority: Architecture MSc.

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Abstract

Introduction to the physical, theoretical, social and ecological basic concepts of landscape acoustics. Overview and application examples of the current techniques and methods of soundscape analysis and design.

Objective

Knowledge of theoretical and technical basic concepts of landscape acoustics, which combines physical, perceptual, social and ecological knowledge in a holistic approach. Application of current methods and techniques of soundscape analysis and design. The overarching goal of the course is to promote sensitivity for sound as a multifaceted dimension of landscape perception and design.

Content

The course conveys the theoretical and technical basic concepts of acoustics that are relevant for the outside space and leads to a holistic understanding of the soundscape by combining physical, perceptual, social and ecological knowledge / approaches. Using case studies from different epochs and cultures, the course promotes sensitivity for acoustics as a multifaceted dimension of landscape perception and design. Application examples and exercises on current methods of soundscape analysis and design as well as practical introductions to sound recording technology and the use of the AudioVisual Lab offer students the opportunity to become actors of the acoustic landscape quality themselves. Depending on the language skills of the participants, the course can be held in German and English. German and English texts are read and discussed. Detailed information regarding the course will be communicated at the beginning of the semester.

Resources

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.

Learning Materials (Links)

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General Information

Language: German
Levels: MSC
Frequency: Yearly recurring

Examination

Type: graded semester performance

Semesterarbeit und Schlusspräsentation können auch in Englisch vorgelegt werden.Semester work and final presentation can also be submitted in English.In begründeten Ausnahmefällen wird in den unmittelbar darauf folgenden Semesterferien ein Zeitfenster zur Nachholung der Semesterleistungen mit einer mündlichen Präsentation zu Beginn des Folgesemesters angeboten.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.

Registration & Places

Max Places: 18

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
lecture with exercise	Landschaftsakustik Kursdaten: s. Raumbelegungen! Obligatorischer Weekend Workshop 9./10.4.2022 (Details s. Kursbeschrieb)	Fri 11:45-13:30 (HIL H 40.5) 09.04 Date 08:00-17:30 (HIL H 40.5) 10.04 Date 08:00-17:30 (HIL H 40.5)	3 h weekly

Offered In

Architecture Master
- Core Courses
  - Field of Landscape Architecture and Urban Studies
Landscape Architecture Master
- Advanced Courses (The specialized courses are freely selectable and offer students the opportunity to acquire in-depth knowledge in certain areas of landscape architecture. The details for the performance assessments are regulated in Art. 27.)