Creativity and Technology

Why should I take this Trinity Elective?

In this module, you will explore music and audio production basics, learn about the post-war European contributions to modern music technology, understand the evolution of music production techniques, and acquire video creation and editing skills based on early filmmaker and visual artist techniques.

What will I learn?

You will learn how the complex relationships between artists and technology shape contemporary creative practices around the globe.
You will learn the workflows, digital tools, and practical skills needed to produce high-quality audio-visual content.
You will learn to apply a collaborative, practice-based research methodology that will help you to think critically, creatively, and independently.

What will I do?

Attend weekly online lectures (1hr) with experts working at the intersection of technology and the creative arts.
Engage with weekly assigned media which will involve video/audio recordings and writings on important technologies, creative artifacts, and performances.

How will this be delivered?

Lectures will be delivered face-to-face toghether with weekly pre-recorded tutoirals. Students will engage in group work on a final audio-visual project.

Contact Hours:

11 hours of Lectures and Class discussion.
11 hours on Online Prerecoded Video Tutorials.

Self-directed:

30 hours of Project Work & Field Work (Sound & Video Recording).
25 hours of Course Readings.
35 hours for skills acquisition & development (Competent use of media production software Mastering Tools & Techniques).