1. Mono Project⌗

  • Mono Project page
  • Due: Sept 13, 2025 (Week 3, Friday)
  • Description:
    Create a short composition or sound design using only mono sources. Focus on clarity, spatial placement, and creative use of limited channels.
  • Skills:
    • Field recording (Zoom, DPA/Sennheiser mics)
    • Editing in REAPER
    • Minimal processing, attention to ecological listening

2. Stereo/Binaural Project⌗

  • Stereo/Binaural Project page
  • Due: Oct 9, 2025 (Week 6, Thursday)
  • Description:
    Record and mix a piece using stereo and binaural techniques. Experiment with different micing setups and renderings (e.g., Anaglyph VST).
  • Skills:
    • Stereo and binaural recording (Zoom H3-VR, earbuds)
    • Use of Anaglyph and SOFA files
    • Comparison of spatial imaging

3. Ambisonics Project⌗

  • Ambisonics Project page
  • Due: Oct 21, 2025 (Week 9, Tuesday)
  • Description:
    Produce an ambisonic mix using field recordings and/or multitrack sources. Use the Ambisonic Toolkit in REAPER for spatialization.
  • Skills:
    • Ambisonic recording and decoding
    • Spatial mixing in REAPER
    • Integration of geophony/biophony/anthrophony concepts

4. Atmos Project⌗

  • Atmos Project page
  • Due: Nov 15, 2025 (Week 12, Saturday)
  • Description:
    Create a Dolby Atmos mix of a song or film excerpt. Use Logic X or Pro Tools for object-based spatialization.
  • Skills:
    • Atmos workflow in Logic X/Pro Tools
    • Object-based panning and automation
    • Comparison with channel-based surround

5. Final Project⌗

  • Proposal Workshop: Nov 17, 2025 (Week 13, Monday)
  • Midpoint Critique: Dec 1, 2025 (Week 15, Monday)
  • Final Presentation: During Finals Week (Dec 11–17, 2025)
  • Description:
    Student-defined project featuring immersive sound design. Must include a written proposal, process documentation, and a presentation.
  • Skills:
    • Project planning and proposal writing
    • Advanced spatial audio production
    • Peer critique and revision