Caroline Trotter

About Me

My name is Caroline and my work focuses on the intersection between experimental sound design and the philosophy of technology. During my time in ATEC undergraduate sound design courses, I have developed practical experience with editing, mixing, recording, and synthesis techniques. After establishing this foundation, I built onto it by creating a responsive soundscape that allows listeners to integrate with and change the sound being played. In addition to the practical, I have studied theoretical topics surrounding technology such as technoculture, sonic record-keeping, public interactives, artificial intelligence, nuclear semiotics, and algorithmic/generative music. I want to continue to marry my practical and theoretical interests as I pursue an MFA with ATEC.

Project Description

Mood Swings is a responsive soundscape located in the ATEC building. Baseline tonal ambience is played through speakers with accompanying physical controls that allow the listener to manipulate the mood of the piece. The visitor can also speak into a microphone and have their voice integrated into the soundscape.

What are you most looking forward to after the pandemic?

The next one. Just kidding! I really look forward to collective experiences in general, such as meetups with more than five people, church, concerts, going to class, etc.

What’s your favorite memory of ATEC?

Dancing to “We Didn’t Start the Fire” with friends and faculty at an ATEC party my freshman year. There was always something really special about being in the ATEC building late at night, whether you were just hanging out or working on a project.