Module Details

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Title INTRODUCTION TO SOUND AND TECHNOLOGY
Code MUSI171
Coordinator Mr JA Holmes
Music
John.Holmes@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2020-21 Level 4 FHEQ First Semester 15

Aims

To provide students with an overview and understanding of key terminologies, technical concepts and sound theories that are important for music technology studies.

To provide students with an understanding of acoustics and sound measurement techniques and units.

To provide students with an understanding of analogue and digital audio theories and applications.

To enable students to apply their knowledge of digital audio and MIDI in an appropriate music programme.


Learning Outcomes

(LO1) To demonstrate knowledge and understanding of important sound and audio theories.

(LO2) To demonstrate knowledge and understanding sound and recording systems.

(LO3) To demonstrate knowledge and understanding of analogue and digital sound.

(LO4) To demonstrate knowledge and understanding of basic audio system interconnects and theories

(LO5) To demonstrate knowledge and understanding of sound system design, studio design and installations.

(S1) Problem solving skills.

(S2) Numeracy.

(S3) Communication skills.

(S4) Organisational skills.

(S5) IT skills.


Syllabus

 

The module is split into two parts: an introduction to the key terms, technologies and theories that are relevant to further studies in Music Technology and practical work applying theory in digital audio, MIDI and sound processing.

Topics:

Sound and Acoustics

Decibels, SPL and Sound Measurement.

Normally includes: Site Visit to UoL Acoustics Research Unit

Basic Studio Electronics

Analogue and Digital Audio Theory

The audio signal path and sound reproduction systems.

Teaching resources will be made available through the VLE (Canvas) (e.g. reading list, e-texts, PowerPoints). Screen cast videos will be used for practical classes to aid learning and self-study outside class times.


Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Lecture
Description: Presentation of core materials
Teaching Method 2 - Workshops
Description: Delivery of core materials through lecture demonstrations in a computer suite
Teaching Method 3 - Tutorial
Description: One-to-one tutorials on Assignment 2


Teaching Schedule

  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 12

  4

    12

12

48

88
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 62
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment

EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
             
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
Assessment 1 Essay covering a topic from Lectures There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When): S  1500- words    50       
Canvas Quiz Coursework quiz, 25 questions There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When): Semester   25 Questions    25       
Canvas Quiz Coursework quiz, 25 questions There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When): Semester 1  25 Questions    25       

Recommended Texts

Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module.