43-3310 Acoustics of Performance Spaces

A continuation of Architectural Acoustics, course is dedicated to the design of performance spaces and recording aural environments. Course covers issues pertaining to architectural design and to sound reinforcement in various indoor contexts such as movie theaters, performance halls, control rooms, recording studios, and Houses of Worship. Course combines case studies spanning many centuries with current foundation material to provide students with a critical understanding of acoustical design issues and a reinforcement of their aesthetic sense for music and voice performances.

3 Credits
Repeatable
Requisites PREREQUISITES: 43-2310 Introduction to Psychoacoustics and Sound Perception and 43-2315 Architectural Acoustics and 43-2725 Studies in Hearing