Exploring conceptual implications of non-cochlear sonic art in sound installations.

Abstract

This thesis work explores non-cochlear sonic art in an art installation context. It describes music and the sonic arts and discusses their similarities and differences with the objective of being able to clearly differentiate one from the other. This thesis places non-cochlearity at the heart of the sonic arts as a discursive art practice that enables a dialogue concerning sound’s potential beyond aurality. Sound installation is chosen as the preferred medium for this exploration due to its openness to incorporate sound sculpture, sound objects, sound playback, and sound movement in space. This thesis project is comprised of three different sound installations that explore non- cochlearity through sound, silence, video and objects.