Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2026 - CA 346 D100

Creative Sound Studio VI (4)

Class Number: 4253

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 5 – Apr 10, 2026: Thu, 9:30–11:20 a.m.
    GOLDCORP

  • Prerequisites:

    CA 345.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

The continuation of CA 345.

COURSE DETAILS:

DESCRIPTION

Project-based tutorials form the core of Creative Sound Studio CA 245/345/445. Students are encouraged to dream up their own projects that aren't bound by any category of method, means, or scale but put into action any number of tools they've accumulated in their personal 'kit'. Students gain mentored practice in custom-combining any of their desired tools as well as initiating and managing the full production of their self-designed project(s). These tutorials also serve as a creative support group, allowing students to witness one another's process up close over the course of the term and providing one another with ongoing support and feedback.

 

The Creative Sound Seminar (Thursdays at 9:30) will host presentations by students, faculty, and Guest Artists invited from around the globe. This seminar will be attended by students from all the Creative Sound Seminar classes (145-445) and thus will be a full community event. 

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

 

GRADING OF CREATIVE WORK

- Creative growth over the course of the term

- Attention to detail -- both creative AND practical

- Challenging yourself in your creative process to develop your own evolving creative moves

 

QUESTIONS FOR PRESENTERS

  • Each week students will be provided with introductory work and resources for the Guest Artist (or student presenter) who is presenting the following week.
  • After carefully reviewing this material, all students will prepare 3 questions for the presenter. These will be submitted on Canvas every Monday by 6pm. 
  • Grading will be done on a scale of 0-3:

    3 = questions demonstrate a careful review of the artist’s work with thoughtful engagement;
    2 =  questions suggest some review of the artist’s work, but aren’t particularly thoughtful;
    1 = questions are very general and don’t demonstrate research or consideration of the artist;
    0 = no questions submitted

 

PARTICIPATION

  • Bring new material to share with your tutorial every week
  • Attend all seminars and tutorials on time
  • Engage actively with others’ work and process in weekly discussions and presentations
  • Actively support production of end of term Music + Sound Festival

Grading

  • Creative work 60%
  • Questions for Presenters 20%
  • Participation including active suppport of Music + Sound Festival 20%

Materials

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

At SFU, you are expected to act honestly and responsibly in all your academic work. Cheating, plagiarism, or any other form of academic dishonesty harms your own learning, undermines the efforts of your classmates who pursue their studies honestly, and goes against the core values of the university.

To learn more about the academic disciplinary process and relevant academic supports, visit: 


RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.