Prerequisite/Recommended prerequisite for participation in the module

Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

Develop and evaluate a novel system that uses concepts and technologies in sound and music computing with a focus on exploring 1) its commercial aspects, and/or 2) its socio-cultural implications, and/or 3) its use in generating scientific knowledge.

Learning objectives

Knowledge

Students who complete the module will gain knowledge as follows:

• Must be able to understand core state-of-the-art concepts, theories, techniques and methodologies relating to the sub-area of sound and music that has been applied in the project.
• Must be able to synthesize relevant concepts in media commercialization and innovation

Skills

Students who complete the module will gain skills as follows:

• Must be able to apply market and trend analysis methods to a media product or production involving sound and/or music processing
• Must be able to apply sound and music related tools and technologies to create products that are viable from a commercial, socio-cultural, and/or scientific perspective

Competences

Students who complete the module will gain competences as follows:

• Must be able to evaluate and select relevant sound and music theories, methods, and tools, with the specific aim of working towards creating new products, commercially viable products, or new knowledge.

Type of instruction

Academically supervised student-governed problem oriented project work.

Exam

Exams