| Course Name |
Music and Computers
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Code
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Semester
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Theory
(hour/week) |
Application/Lab
(hour/week) |
Local Credits
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ECTS
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CE 476
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Fall/Spring
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3
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0
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3
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5
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| Prerequisites |
None
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| Course Language |
English
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| Course Type |
Elective
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| Course Level |
First Cycle
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| Mode of Delivery | - | |||||
| Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course | DiscussionProblem SolvingQ&ACritical feedbackLecture / Presentation | |||||
| National Occupation Classification | - | |||||
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| Assistant(s) | - | |||||
| Course Objectives | The aim of this course is to provide an ideal foundation for those who wish to pursue a career in music, sound recording techniques, and media. Music and computer sciences are becoming increasingly intertwined and are being used across a wide range of fields. Computers are used effectively in everything from live music performances to various recording studios and in many stages of audio and video production. The course also addresses the analysis, structure, and application of widely used acoustic, sampled, and synthesized instruments. |
| Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Description | Sound acoustics, sound structure, and system elements in the recording stage. Criteria defining the characteristics of sound, such as intensity, time, and frequency. Sound analysis techniques and representation of sound. Recording techniques: basic systems and tools used in music production. Sound synthesis and computer-based music production. Digital signal processing and sound compiling methods. Sound editing systems: stages from sound to microphone, from microphone to computer, and finally to the speaker. Analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog converters. |
| Related Sustainable Development Goals |
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Core Courses | |
| Major Area Courses | ||
| Supportive Courses | ||
| Media and Management Skills Courses | ||
| Transferable Skill Courses |
| Week | Subjects | Related Preparation |
| 1 | Introduction | |
| 2 | Fundamental Concepts, Characteristics of sound: frequency (pitch), amplitude (loudness), spectrum (timbre) | The Computer Music Tutorial (Technology) by Curtis Roads, ISBN-10: 0262680823; ISBN-13: 978-0262680820; pp. 3-49 |
| 3 | Fundamental Concepts of Acoustics: Sound analyses: pitch, rhythm, and spectrum analysis | The Computer Music Tutorial (Technology) by Curtis Roads, ISBN-10: 0262680823; ISBN-13: 978-0262680820 |
| 4 | Digital Representation of Sound: digital sounds and sampling theory, storage concerns and compression, analog to digital converters (ADC), and digital to analog converters (DAC) | The Computer Music Tutorial (Technology) by Curtis Roads, ISBN-10: 0262680823; ISBN-13: 978-0262680820; Part 3, pp. 347-449 |
| 5 | Sound studio and recording techniques, sound editing and analysis tools | The Computer Music Tutorial (Technology) by Curtis Roads, ISBN-10: 0262680823; ISBN-13: 978-0262680820; Part 5 |
| 6 | General overview of computer tools and languages for generation and construction of signals, Pure Data introduction | The Computer Music Tutorial (Technology) by Curtis Roads, ISBN-10: 0262680823; ISBN-13: 978-0262680820; Part 5 |
| 7 | Pure Data exercises | |
| 8 | The Frequency Domain: phasors, Fourier transformation and the sum of sine waves, DFT and FFT algorithms. Signal Modifiers: filters and phase relationships, responses and, resonance. Envelopes, gates and triggers | The Computer Music Tutorial (Technology) by Curtis Roads, ISBN-10: 0262680823; ISBN-13: 978-0262680820; pp. 1073 |
| 9 | Midterm | |
| 10 | Transformation of Sound, Effects in Time Domain: delay, reverb, localization/spatialization. Effects in Frequency Domain: phase vocoders, convolution, time stretching, pitch shifting | The Computer Music Tutorial (Technology) by Curtis Roads, ISBN-10: 0262680823; ISBN-13: 978-0262680820; Part 2, pp. 83-317 |
| 11 | Sound Synthesis Techniques: sampling, additive synthesis, subtractive synthesis, wave-shaping, Special synthesis algorithms | The Computer Music Tutorial (Technology) by Curtis Roads, ISBN-10: 0262680823; ISBN-13: 978-0262680820; Part 2, pp. 83-317 |
| 12 | Modulation Synthesis: amplitude modulation and frequency modulation | The Computer Music Tutorial (Technology) by Curtis Roads, ISBN-10: 0262680823; ISBN-13: 978-0262680820; Part 2, pp.213-317 |
| 13 | Symbolic representations: MIDI | The Computer Music Tutorial (Technology) by Curtis Roads, ISBN-10: 0262680823; ISBN-13: 978-0262680820 |
| 14 | Introduction to music information retrieval | The Computer Music Tutorial (Technology) by Curtis Roads, ISBN-10: 0262680823; ISBN-13: 978-0262680820 |
| 15 | Project presentations | |
| 16 | Final Exam |
| Course Notes/Textbooks | The Computer Music Tutorial (Technology) by Curtis Roads, ISBN-10: 0262680823; ISBN-13: 978-0262680820 |
| Suggested Readings/Materials | The Computer Music Tutorial (Technology) by Curtis Roads, ISBN-10: 0262680823; ISBN-13: 978-0262680820 |
| Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing | |||||
| Participation | |||||||
| Laboratory / Application | |||||||
| Field Work | |||||||
| Quizzes / Studio Critiques | |||||||
| Portfolio | |||||||
| Homework / Assignments | |||||||
| Presentation / Jury | |||||||
| Project |
1
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35
|
X | X | X | ||
| Seminar / Workshop | |||||||
| Oral Exams | |||||||
| Midterm |
1
|
30
|
X | X | X | ||
| Final Exam |
1
|
35
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X | X | X | X | X |
| Total | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
2
|
65
|
| Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
1
|
35
|
| Total |
| Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) |
16
|
3
|
48
|
| Laboratory / Application Hours |
16
|
0
|
|
| Study Hours Out of Class |
16
|
2
|
32
|
| Field Work |
0
|
||
| Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
0
|
||
| Portfolio |
0
|
||
| Homework / Assignments |
0
|
||
| Presentation / Jury |
0
|
||
| Project |
1
|
30
|
30
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| Seminar / Workshop |
0
|
||
| Oral Exam |
0
|
||
| Midterms |
1
|
15
|
15
|
| Final Exam |
1
|
25
|
25
|
| Total |
150
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Program Competencies/Outcomes |
* Contribution Level
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2
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3
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4
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5
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| 1 |
Engineering Knowledge: Knowledge of mathematics, science, basic engineering, computer computation, and topics specific to related engineering disciplines; the ability to use this knowledge in solving complex engineering problems |
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-
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-
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-
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-
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| 2 |
Problem Analysis: The ability to define, formulate, and analyze complex engineering problems by using fundamental science, mathematics, and engineering knowledge, while considering the relevant UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to the problem. |
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| 3 |
Engineering Design: The ability to design creative solutions to complex engineering problems; the ability to design complex systems, processes, devices, or products that meet present and future requirements, considering realistic constraints and conditions. |
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X
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-
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| 4 |
Use of Techniques and Tools: The ability to select and use appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and information technology tools, including prediction and modeling, for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems, while being aware of their limitations |
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X
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-
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| 5 |
Research and Investigation: The ability to use research methods, including literature review, designing experiments, conducting experiments, collecting data, analyzing and interpreting results, for the investigation of complex engineering problems. |
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X
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-
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-
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-
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| 6 |
Global Impact of Engineering Practices: Knowledge of the impacts of engineering practices on society, health and safety, the economy, sustainability, and the environment within the scope of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions |
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X
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-
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-
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| 7 |
Ethical Behavior: Acting in accordance with the principles of the engineering profession; knowledge of ethical responsibility; awareness of acting impartially and inclusively, without discrimination in any matter. (FENG101) |
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| 8 |
Individual and Team Work: The ability to work effectively as an individual and as a member or leader of both intra-disciplinary and interdisciplinary teams (whether face-to-face, remote, or hybrid). |
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| 9 |
Verbal and Written Communication: Taking into account the various differences of the target audience (such as education, language, profession), particularly in technical matters. |
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| 10 |
Project Management: Knowledge of business practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation. |
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| 11 |
Lifelong Learning: The ability to learn independently and continuously, adapt to new and emerging technologies, and think critically about technological changes. |
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