Summer 2020 – An Introduction to Sound Art (Online)

AN INTRODUCTION TO SOUND ART (ONLINE) Marc Manning  6 Sessions >> Thursdays, June 18 - July 23 6:30-9:30pm,  ONLINE,  $295This sound art history course introduces individuals to some contemporary sound artists and experimental musicians, as well as its origins in early technology. The class will focus on the subtle distinctions that separate the medium from ornamental music, as well as concepts around production, exhibition and performance. The general format of the class will be an introduction to a topic followed by deep listening and discussion of prominent sound pieces. Students will be guided in developing a relationship with the history of the medium, as well as its current evolution. Individuals will be asked to present a piece of their choosing that displays relevancy to the topics being discussed at the beginning of each class. ____ MARC MANNING is a painter and sound artist / musician living and working in San Francisco. Since his first recording under his own name in 2004 manning has been exploring the possibilities of image and sound to create a synergistic living cauldron of sound. ------------------------- _PLEASE NOTE: PUBLIC EDUCATION COURSES ARE HELD CONTINGENT ON A MINIMUM ENROLLMENT, WHICH IS DETERMINED TWO BUSINESS DAYS PRIOR TO A CLASS START DATE. PUBLIC EDUCATION STAFF WILL CONTACT YOU ONLY IF THERE IS A COURSE CANCELLATION OR CHANGE. _ FAQS [http://www.sfai.edu/public-youth-education/public-education/public-education-faqs] What materials (if any) will I need to bring to class? Each course requires specific materials that we ask you bring to your first class session so you can get started making right away. _MATERIALS LISTS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE ON OUR _ website here [http://www.sfai.edu/public-youth-education/public-education/courses], click on your course title, and then click on the blue "Materials List" link underneath the course dates. If you have any questions regarding materials, please contact Public Education Staff. What are my transport/parking options getting to SAN FRANCISCO ART INSTITUTE? All classes, unless otherwise noted, meet at 800 Chestnut Street, between Jones and Leavenworth. You can find directions to campus on the SFAI website. [http://www.sfai.edu/contact-us] SFAI is located in a residential neighborhood, and free two-hour parking is available on all of the streets immediately surrounding the school. The two-hour restriction cuts off at 9 pm, so evening Public Education students do not need to move their car, unless you arrive prior to 7 pm. SFAI is easily accessible via public transportation, with Muni bus lines #30 Stockton, #45 Union, and #47 Van Ness located within a few blocks of campus. Where can I contact the organizer with any questions? SFAI Public Education Staff are always happy to answer any questions you may have about the Public Education program, or our courses. We are in the office Monday-Friday from 9 am to 5 pm. Call US at: 415.749.4554 or e-mail: publiceducation@sfai.edu What is the refund policy? Refund requests must be made in writing to publiceducation@sfai.edu. For courses that meet for ten sessions or more, a 100% refund minus a $20 processing fee is given if written notice is received at least five business days before the first class. After five business days before the first class, an 80% refund minus a $20 processing fee is given when written notice is received prior to the third class. _No refund is given after the class has met three times. Please allow two to three weeks to receive your refund._ For courses that meet for six sessions or fewer, a 100% refund minus a $20 processing fee is given when written notice is received at least five business days before the first class. After five business days before the first class, an 80% refund minus a $20 processing fee is given when written notice is received prior to the second class. _No refund is given after the class has met two times. Please allow two to three weeks to receive your refund._