School of Humanities  
 
 
MUT-10002 Analog and Digital Audio  
Co-ordinator: Dr Diego Garro    Room: CKF06, Tel:33298  
Teaching Team: Dr Sohrab  Uduman, Miss Jo-Anne  Watts, Mrs Anna  Truman, Mrs Hayley  Harewood  
Lecture Time: See Timetable...  
Level: 1 Credits: 15 Study Hours: 150  
School Office: Tel: 01782 733147
 
 
 
Programme/Approved Electives for
Music Dual Honours (Level 1)
Music Minor (Level 1)
Available as a Free Standing Elective
No
Barred Combinations
None

Prerequisites
None

Description

This module aims to establish a common theoretical base on elements of acoustics, electro-acoustics and digital audio for future practical modules that will focus on the creative application of audio technologies.

At the end of the module students will be able to: demonstrate knowledge/recollection of basic core concepts, rules and physical measurements of acoustic phenomena and their representation in the digital domain; demonstrate comprehension and interpretation of basic core concepts; apply methods and theories learnt in the module.

The module covers: elements of acoustics, auditory perception; analog audio and signal path; elements of spectral analysis, audible spectrum, spectrum of noise and pitched sounds, filters; Fourier theorem, additive sound synthesis; digitisation of audio signals, sampling theorem, aliasing; computer audio, hardware, software, MIDI protocol; electro-acoustic transducers, microphones, loudspeakers.
Aims
To establish a common theoretical base on elements of acoustics, electro-acoustics and digital audio for future practical modules that will focus on the creative application of audio technologies
Intended Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate knowledge and recollection of basic core concepts, rules and physical measurements of acoustic phenomena and their representation in the digital domain. will be achieved by assessments: 01, 02, 03, 04
Comprehend and interpret basic core concepts, rules and physical measurements of acoustic phenomena and their representation in the digital domain, and apply methods and theories learnt in the module.
will be achieved by assessments: 01, 02, 03, 04


will be achieved by assessments:
Study hours
10 hours of tutorials/seminars

11 hours of lectures

44 hours of reflection, revision and consolidation of lecture content, research through bibliographical and computer mediated sources through individual or group study work

35 hours of preparation and completion of formative assessment (WebCT quiz)

50 hours of preparation and completion of summative assessment (interaction with formative test, remedial study, clarification during surgery if necessary, preparation for final summative test)
Description of Module Assessment
01: Webct (must pass this element)
On-line test.
WebCT assessment comprising multiple choice questions, short answer questions, true/false questions, numerical questions, ranking questions Formative assessment) but pass is required to access sequence no.2 (selected delivery in WebCT) and to pass the module
02: Webct (must pass this element)
On-line test.
WebCT assessment comprising multiple choice questions, short answer questions, true/false questions, numerical questions, ranking questions Formative assessment) but pass is required to access sequence no.3 (selected delivery in WebCT) and to pass the module
03: Webct (must pass this element)
On-line test.
WebCT assessment comprising multiple choice questions, short answer questions, true/false questions, numerical questions, ranking questions Formative assessment) but pass is required to access sequence no.4 (selected delivery in WebCT) and to pass the module
04: Webct weighted 100%
On-line test.
WebCT assessment comprising multiple choice questions, short answer questions, true/false questions, numerical questions, ranking questions
Version: (1.06B) Updated: 03/Mar/2013

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