ARCH479 ACUSTICAL DESIGN OF HALLS OF MUS.PERF.
| Course Code: | 1200479 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 4.0 |
| Department: | Architecture |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. ARZU SORGUÇ |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
This course provides:
- An understanding of the principles of room acoustics
- Knowledge on room acoustical design
Course Content
It is aimed to explore the interdisciplinary science of designing concert halls and understanding the concert experience. A collective view of concert hall design as a fusion of the arts and sciences-physical acoustics, architectural design and engineering, auditory psychology, and musical performance is introduced. Interwoven themes of music, architecture, audience and acoustics are investigated.
Course Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course the successful students are expected to:
- analyze the acoustics of a given space
- choose proper materials for absorption and isolation
- use at least one acoustical simulation program
- develop skills to acoustical design of performance spaces