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Peter Bussigel

Associate Professor, New Media + Sound Art, Assistant Dean

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Education:

BM, Music
MA, Video Art
PhD, Multimedia and Electronic Music Experiments

Bio

Peter Bussigel is a composer and sound artist working on the unceded lands of the Coast Salish People. Peter builds sound systems that become instruments, performances, sculptures and videos. His research focuses on ways that electronic technologies shape and shift how we communicate, and specifically, how we listen. Peter also performs live with brass instruments and electronics and holds a PhD in Electronic Music Experiments from Brown University.

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Courses

Course Name Department Course Code Term
Sound Arts SOUN 316 27/SP

Description

This studio course provides students with practical and conceptual skills to incorporate sound into installations and/or creation of sound based sculpture. Unlike recorded sound pieces that have a final static form, projects in this class may interact to external conditions, changes in the environment, or data obtained remotely. Environmental sound, acoustics, architecture, binaural/3D sound, locative media and how sound can effect or define space will be explored. Building of sound objects or sculptures, that may incorporate robotics, structural design acoustics, conventional experimental musical instruments and sound-making objects, will also be investigated. Students will explore sculptural issues, as well as the tools that aid in producing creative programming environments. Hardware devices as interface devices will be explored such as Microsoft Kinect, midi controllers, and webcam with computer vision analysis.

Pre-requisites

No prerequisites.

Sculpture SCLP 312 27/SP

Description

This studio course will present content to address specific areas of concern relevant to contemporary sculpture practice. Assigned or self-directed projects specific to the area of study will engage students in the production of artwork related to the topic. Presentations, demonstrations and critiques are an integral part of the course. The focus of the course is determined by the instructor.

Each section of this course runs with a different topic. See here .

Pre-requisites

No prerequisites.

New Media + Sound NMSA 210 27/SP

Description

This is an introduction to working with media and sound that focuses on the relationships between electronic/digital technologies and the material world. Topics include basic electronics, digital fabrication, interactivity, performance, and media installation. Project modules include technical workshops along with readings, discussions, and examples that provide critical and historical context. The output of each module is designed to be flexible, allowing for a range of expressive possibilities. In addition to developing technical skills and projects, we will use our time together to think about making art in our increasingly mediated culture and develop both critical and generative perspectives on media and sound.

Pre-requisites

No prerequisites.

New Media + Sound NMSA 300 26/FA

Description

This course is intended for students who wish to continue experimenting with media and sound. Projects provide expanded learning of materials, techniques and processes related to new media and/or sound, such as media installation, performing with technology, and immersive environments. Students continue to refine their understanding of a critical vocabulary through presentations, readings, and group discussions.

Pre-requisites

No prerequisites.