Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

Objectives

The objective of the module is to document that the student, independently or in a small group, is capable of planning and completing a major research and/or development project with a significant element of  sonic interaction, and/or sound technology. The project must document the student’s ability to apply scientific theories and methods, critically analyse existing work, and synthesize new knowledge and solutions in the area of sound and music computing.        

Learning objectives

Knowledge

Students who complete the module will obtain:

• thorough understanding of the affordances and limitations posed by sound and music computing applications, both from a user/use-case perspective and a technological perspective

With respect to Problem-Based Learning students will be able to:

• account for the scientific foundation, and scientific problem areas
• describe the state of the art of relevant research

Skills

Students who complete the module will be able to: 

• design and carry out iterative development processes within sound and music computing that generate knowledge of users and/or relevant media
• develop technological solutions, such as novel software for the audio industry or the hearing aid industry

With respect to Problem-Based Learning students will be able to:

• master the scientific methods and general skills associated with sound and music computing
• 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 be able to:

• systematically conceive, design, implement, and evaluate software solutions for the sound, music or hearing aids industry.
• design and carry out scientifically sound experiments to evaluate sound and music computing based products, as well as analysing and communicating the results thereof

With respect to Problem-Based Learning students will be able to:

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 sound and music computing in his or her research.

Exam

Exams