Module Details

Module Code: MUSC9009
Title: Sound Synthesis
Long Title: Sound Synthesis & Manipulation
NFQ Level: Expert
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 2121 - Music & Performing Arts
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: The student will learn various techniques of sound synthesis and the practical application of these principles in a variety of software environments
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Display a comprehensive understanding of the fundamentals of sound synthesis.
LO2 Creatively use of a variety of sound synthesis tools, as well as a working knowledge of several others.
LO3 Create new sounds, and emulate existing real-world sounds for use in other projects.
LO4 Creatively use different software and programming environments to manipulate audio related signals and hardware.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Sound Synthesis Techniques
Additive synthesis; Subtractive synthesis; Frequency modulation synthesis; Sampling; Composite synthesis; Phase distortion; Waveshaping; Granular synthesis;Vector synthesis; Physical modeling; Digital Signal Routing.
Audio Installations
Microcontrollers, Hacking hardware, Sensors
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 4 Learning Outcomes 1,3
Assessment Description
CSound Project
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
CSound Project, Max/MSP
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 50
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Pure Data, CSound and other environments
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Theory Every Week 0.50 0.5
Lab Contact Application Every Week 1.50 1.5
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact No Description Every Week 5.00 5
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Richard Boulanger (Ed.). (2000), The Csound Book: Perspectives in Software Synthesis, Sound Design, Signal Processing and Programming, [ISBN: 978-0262522618].
  • Perry R. Cook. (2002), Real Sound Synthesis for Interactive Applications, Routledge, [ISBN: 978-1568811680].
  • Curtis Roads. (1996), The Computer Music Tutorial, MIT Press, [ISBN: ISBN:978-0262680820].
  • Richard Boulanger (Editor), Victor Lazzarini (Editor). (2010), The Audio Programming Book, The MIT Press, [ISBN: 9780262014465].
  • Johannes Kreidler. (2013), Loadbang, 2nd. Wolke Verlagsges. MbH, [ISBN: 9783955930554].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_GMUTE_9 Master of Arts in Music and Technology 2 Mandatory
CR_GMUST_9 Master of Science in Music and Technology 2 Mandatory