Sonic Practices - Working with sound as artistic material

Kursen Sonic Practices - Working with sound as artistic material riktar sig till dig som är medlem i Konstnärscentrum Syd, The Lab (STPLN) eller deltagare i Konsten att delta / Moments of Belonging, och som är intresserad av att arbeta med ljud.

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Sonic Practices - Working with sound as artistic material

Course description

This workshop series will explore techniques and technologies for working creatively with sound from an artist’s perspective. From an introductory overview on psychoacoustics and auditory concepts we will explore different ways of working with sound as an artistic medium through practice. Topics covered will include: listening practice, field recording techniques (including specialised techniques), spatial audio, digital audio editing and playback formats. We will investigate sound practice as a mutually technical and artistic medium, and practice remaining critical whilst exploring technical possibilities in order to get technical results that are appropriate and meaningful to their artistic context.

Content

The workshop will consist of four morning sessions where we will work collaboratively, but participants can also explore individual ideas and projects. The emphasis will be on practical work and experiential learning, and there will be the opportunity to continue between sessions on participants’ own time.

Following these sessions, the workshop will culminate in a dissemination evening where participants will present some of the ideas they have explored during the workshop sessions.

• Workshop 1 – Tuesday 6 Oct 2026 at 09:00 to 13:00

• Workshop 2 – Wednesday 7 Oct 2026 at 09:00 to 13:00

• Workshop 3 – Tuesday 13 Oct 2026 at 09:00 to 13:00

• Workshop 4 – Wednesday 14 Oct 2026 at 09:00 to 13:00

• Dissemination – Friday 15 Oct 2026 at 16:00 to 19:00

No prior experience with audio or specific technical level is required, but participants need to bring their own headphones and computer with a copy of the digital audio workstation REAPER installed before the first session. REAPER can be downloaded here and is free to evaluate for 60 days. If participants already have their own audio equipment - such as microphones, audio recorders, etc. - they are very welcome to bring this to the workshops.

Course leader

The workshop will be led by artist Tim Bishop. Tim is a Lund-based artist and sound designer working with one-to-one performance, spatial audio and installation works. Tim’s work has been shown at places such as Inter Arts Center, Lunds konsthall, Dunkers kulturhus, Malmöfestivalen and Arnolfini (UK), and Tim has worked as spatial audio designer on projects with Bombina Bombast, Malmö Stadsteater, Teater Ambulansen, and more. Tim regularly holds workshops and guest lectures on spatial audio, interactive and immersive art practice at institutions such as Lund University, Inter Arts Center, BoostHbg and Narrative VR Lab.

Who can apply?

Professional visual artists and sound artists with documented experience in the field.

Applications are open to members of Konstnärscentrum Syd, STPLN The Lab and Konsten att Delta/Moments of Belonging.

It is possible to apply for membership upon meeting the membership criteria (see further information here).

Course fee

200 kr (we can facilitate the payment information after confirmation).

Application

Write a short motivation of why this course would be useful and relevant for their artistic practice before the 7th of September kl.14You will receive a confirmation of participation by 14th of september. It's mandatory to come to all sessions.

Questions

Questions are directed towards Helena Fernández-Cavada.