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MCT4044 - Spatial audio

About

Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Portfolio assessment and Oral exam
Grade: Letters

Evaluation form Weighting Duration Examination aids Grade deviation
Oral examination 40/100 45 minutes HJELPEMIDD
Portfolio assessment 60/100 A

Course content

The aim of the course is to develop knowledge of and practical experience with spatial audio production technologies, including binaural and multichannel rendering of both channel-based and object-based audio. Topics include virtual acoustics, auralization and spatial audio perception.

Learning outcome

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Knowledge:

After completing the course the candidate:
- will have theoretical knowledge of acoustics and perception for spatial audio
- will know how to evaluate spatial audio productions

Skills:

After completing the course the candidate:
- can render channel-based and object-based audio for both binaural systems and loudspeaker arrays.
- can design aesthetically well-formed spatial audio experiences
- can use appropriate software tools to implement spatial audio features and effects

Learning methods and activities

This course will be based on a flipped classroom model with:
- a set of video lectures, reading assignments and online qualification tests
- an eight-day intensive workshop with compulsory attendance

Compulsory assignments

  • Satisfactory participation in compulsory classes

Further on evaluation

Examination arrangement: Individual portfolio and group trial lecture
Further information about the assessment will be given in Canvas in the start if the semester.

Specific conditions

Exam registration requires that class registration is approved in the same semester. Compulsory activities from previous semester may be approved by the department.

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Music Technology (MMUST)
Music, Communication and Technology (MMCT)

Required previous knowledge

Requires completion of the course MCT4000 - Introduction to Music, Communication and Technology or nearly equivalent documented competences

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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  5.0 SP
Study level: Second degree level

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2020

No.of lecture hours: 2
Lab hours: 3
No.of specialization hours: 2

Language of instruction: English

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Music Technology
Contact information
Course coordinator: Lecturer(s):

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Music

Phone:

Timetable

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Examination

Examination arrangement: Portfolio assessment and Oral exam

Term Status code Evaluation form Weighting Examination aids Date Time Digital exam Room *
Autumn ORD Oral examination 40/100 HJELPEMIDD
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring UTS Oral examination 40/100 HJELPEMIDD
Room Building Number of candidates
Autumn ORD Portfolio assessment 60/100 A
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring UTS Portfolio assessment 60/100 A
Room Building Number of candidates
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
Examination

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