Tickling the Clock
Course Description
Summary
An advanced course in sonic contraptions, for students who have already completed significant work in sound, visual design, or project management. Starting with Collins’ Hardware Hacking, we’ll review soldering, circuit bending (i.e. “tickling the clock”), and associated topics, such as no-input mixing and basic circuit tinkering. We will look at alternative methods of physical sound creation through programming languages and mechanical paradigms such as solenoids and sensors. Platforms will include Arduino, Max, and those of the students’ choice. We will provide an intro and access to facilities for fabrication. Students must show an ability to complete a significant project on their own, as the class will be project-based.
Learning Outcomes
- * to imagine, research, problem-solve, and bring to completion a significant technical project.
* to learn about significant trends in hardware hacking and sonic instrument design.
* To gain a basic intro to a few platforms and paradigms in sonic tinkering.
Prerequisites
Permission of the instructor. Send documentation (nbrooke@bennington.edu) of one significant building, design, or composition project of significant scope that you have brought to completion by Friday, November 14. Describe the project and also your interest in the course.