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IFI7108

Digital Interactive Audio

3 EAP / 0 ECTS

Approximate load of contact hours: 20

Autumn semester

Purpose:

To learn the basics of audio theory, psychoacoustics, digital audio, microphones, recording, editing, Digital Audio Workstations, Digital Signal Processing, Musical Instrument Digital Interface, and sound art and listening aesthetics.

Course outline:
(including description
of independent work):

Course Introduction, Fundamentals of Sound, Psychoacoustics Digital Audio Theory, Microphones, Recording, Mixing Boards Sound Editing, Digital Signal Processing (DSP), Digital Audio Workstations (DAW) Software, Equalization and Compression Mixing. Throughout the course listening examples, discussions of aesthetics, and practical applications of sound will take place. Independent work will consist of readings, listening assignments, and learning equipment and software in order to do the examination and practical assignments.

Learning outcomes:

To understand the basics of sound and be able to edit and use sound in technical and creative contexts.

Assessment:

Graded assessment. Grading will be assessed on the following criteria: 1. Exam on introduction to sound – 20% 2. Recording Assignment – 25% 3. Creative Sound Assignment – 40% 4. Class participation and attendance – 15%

Teacher responsible for the course:

Nuno Correia

Estonian denomination:

Interaktiivne digitaalaudio

Prerequisite subject(s):

Compulsory literature:

Audio Explained.Talbot-Smith, M. (1998).

Sound and Recording.Rumsey, F., McCormick, T. (2002).

Replacement literature:
(enabling students to pass
the course on the basis of
student independent work
without participating in
lectures):

Learning material distributed by the teacher.

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