Intro to Sound Science
In this 4 week course students will learn how sound functions in our world. They will learn the science behind the production of sound, and how it interacts in different spaces.
What's included
4 live meetings
3 in-class hoursAssignments
1 hour per week. At the end of the course students will be required to write a short paragraph on one topic we covered that they found interesting. They will need to explain why they found it interesting, as well as how it relates to their life.Certificate of Completion
1 after class completionClass Experience
Beginner Level
In this course the basic concepts behind sound production and interaction will be taught. We will cover topics such as properties of sound, types of sound waves, anatomy of the ear, recording and reproduction of sound, acoustic architecture, sound management and much more. The class will be broken into 4 lessons that occur once a week. In each lesson students will be engaged in a lecture for the first half, and interactive discussion for the last half. There will be interactive slide shows with videos and pictures to demonstrate the different properties of sound.
Learning Goals
Students will be able to be able to explain how sound is produced.Students will have a working knowledge of how music is recorded.
Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
What is sound?
In this lesson students will learn about sound waves, properties of sound, and visualizing sound. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Human perception of sound
In this lesson students will learn about how the human ear receives and interprets sound. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Sound Technology
In this lesson students will learn about sound technologies, music recording and the reproduction of sound. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
How does sound affect our lives
In this lesson students will learn about how sound affects our everyday lives. 45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined January, 2024
Teacher expertise and credentials
I am a professional sound engineer, producer and musician. I am currently pursuing a bachelors degree in audio science and music performance at Ball State University. Reviews
Live Group Course
$7
weekly or $25 for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
4-10 learners per class
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