Prerequisite/Recommended prerequisite for
participation in the module
The module adds to the knowledge obtained in the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd
semester.
Content, progress and pedagogy of the
module
To document that the student, independently or in a small
group, is capable of planning and completing a major research
project in sound and music computing. The final thesis must
document the student’s ability to apply scientific theories
and methods, critically analyze existing work, and synthesize new
knowledge.
Learning objectives
Knowledge
Students who complete the module will gain knowledge as
follows:
- Must have knowledge and
understanding in one or more subject areas that
are representative of the state of the art in the research
community of sound and music computing
- Can understand and, on a scientific basis,
apply an area of sound and music computing and identify scientific
problems
- Account for the scientific foundation, and
scientific problem areas, of the specialization
- Describe the state of the art of relevant
research in the specialization
Skills
Students who complete the module will gain skills as
follows:
- Synthesize scientific methods and tools and
general skills related to sound and music computing
- Can evaluate and select among
scientific theories, methods, tools and general skills, and on a
scientific basis, advance new analysis methods and solutions in
sound and music computing
- Can synthesize research-based knowledge and
discuss professional and scientific problems with
both peers and non-specialists
- Master the scientific methods and general
skills associated with the specialization
- Produce a project report according to norms of
the area, apply correct terminology, document extensive command
over relevant literature, communicate and discuss the
research-based foundation, problem and results of the project
orally, graphically and in writing in a coherent manner
- Critically evaluate the results of the project
in relation to relevant literature and established scientific
methods and models, evaluate and discuss the project’s problem area
in a relevant scientific context
- Evaluate and discuss the
project’s potential for further development
Competences
Students who complete the module will gain competences as
follows:
- Can synthesize work and development situations
that are complex, unpredictable and require new solutions
- Can apply acquired knowledge
to independently initiate and implement
discipline-specific and interdisciplinary cooperation, and assume
professional responsibility
- Can independently synthesize and take
responsibility for their own professional development and
specialisation
- Participate in, and independently carry out,
technological development and research, and apply scientific
methods in solving complex problems
- Plan, execute and
manage complex research and/or development tasks,
and assume a professional responsibility for independently carrying
out, potentially cross-disciplinary, collaborations
- Independently assume responsibility for own
scientific development and specialization
Type of instruction
Academically supervised student-governed problem oriented
project work.
The project is carried out individually or in small groups of a
maximum of three students. At least one internal supervisor is
assigned, who deals with the primary area of the project in his or
her research.
Exam
Exams
Name of exam | Master’s Thesis |
Type of exam | Master's thesis/final project |
ECTS | 30 |
Permitted aids | With certain aids:
Please see Semester Description. |
Assessment | 7-point grading scale |
Type of grading | External examination |
Criteria of assessment | The criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination
Policies and Procedures |