Spatial Audio Capture for Geography Education

Simulating real-world geographical locations through sounds.

Overview

By capturing audio from various environments in a spatial manner, this project aims to provide Geography students with immersive 360-degree auditory environments. This enriches the educational experience by simulating real-world geographical locations through sound, enhancing the learning of spatial and environmental concepts.


Details

Project status: Active
Type of project: Teaching/Learning
Timeline: January 2023 – Present

The Team

Principal Investigators

  • Dr. Patrick Pennefather, Professor, UBC Theatre and Film

Student Team

  • Anna Shubina, Project Manager and Video Production Coordinator
  • Shu Sasaki, Audio Sample Collector, Video Production Coordinator
  • Jonah Marshall, Audio Sample Collector, Tech Liaison, Presentation Organiser
  • Kendyll Carr, Audio Production, Sound Designer
  • Michael Wu, Audio Production, Sound Designer

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