MUSA2003 Music & Computing 1 (5 cr)

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Study level:

Intermediate studies

Grading scale:

0-5

Language:

English

Responsible organisation:

Department of Music, Art and Culture Studies

Curriculum periods:

2024-2025, 2025-2026, 2026-2027, 2027-2028

Description

This course provides a practical introduction to creating sound and multimedia environments using computer software. Topics include MIDI, sound synthesis, computer music composition, and interface design for Music and Science research.

Learning outcomes

After completing the course the student is able to:

Define the principal components of a digital audio system
Develop music-based environments with Max
Develop music-based environments with Sonic Pi or other text-based language
Program an application used for data collection within a Music and Science (i.e. empiricaly musicology) context.

Additional information

Second or third year

Description of prerequisites

MUSP2001 Introduction to Music Technology (5 cr) or similar.

Study materials

Materials and software are available to students through the Department of Music, Art and Cultural Studies. However, students can benefit from purchasing a personal student license for the Max software for the duration of the course.

Completion methods

Method 1

Description:

Class participation. Specific requirements are described each year in the syllabus.

Evaluation criteria:

Assessment is based on how the student achieves the learning outcomes. Active participation in classes and successfully completing the course assignments.

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Parts of the completion methods

Participation in teaching (5 cr)

Type:

Participation in teaching