Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Students will have a basic understanding of various electronic components and their uses. Students will be able to design and build an electronic circuit. Students will build a self-contained "synth & amp" music box.
Credits: 3
Schedule: 22.02.2021 - 26.02.2021
Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Jukka-Pekka Hautamäki, Antti-Ville Reinikainen
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Jukka-Pekka Hautamäki, Antti-Ville Reinikainen
Contact information for the course (valid 09.02.2021-21.12.2112):
all questions: jukhau@gmail.com / Jukka Hautamäki , do not use Aalto email for contacting.
CEFR level (applies in this implementation):
Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):
Teaching language: English
Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
1 week intensive workshop, building synths and amps from electronic components, followed by performing with them.
Applies in this implementation:
Course
starts from basics. Learning how to use protoboard, how to design
your first simple synth, getting sound with it and how to make
additional experiments with the first synth design.
Learning
the elements of protoboard circuit and how to transport circuit
design into solderable version.
Students
can design their final version of the synth, based on how ambitious
project they want to build. See examples on Instagram post in the end
of course description.
Project
is finalised as an battery (or alternatively) powered electronic
instrument.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Active participation in workshop, and successful completion of project.
Applies in this implementation:
Evaluation
is pass/failed.
Workload
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Intensive one-week workshop. Students are expected to be present all week.
Applies in this implementation:
Course
involves hands-on working. Part of the theory about electronics,
sound technique is voluntary extra, based on individual interest
towards the topics.
DETAILS
Study Material
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Provided in class
Applies in this implementation:
Course
materials are provided in class and mechatronics lab has good
selection of variable components, in case there are specific minor
ideas with the project.
Prerequisites
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Basic electronics is useful but not required. Interest in experimental sound and music.
Registration for Courses
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
WebOodi
The order of priority for admitting students:
1. Exchange students in Aalto ARTS, 2 places (applies to courses taught in English)
2. Minor students (applies to compulsory courses in the minor)
3. Degree students in Aalto ARTS
4. Students from other schools in Aalto University and students who have applied for the course through different student mobility schemes (flexible study right (JOO) studies etc.)
5. Other studentsApplies in this implementation:
For
seeing results of previous year course and getting idea of what
projects and workflow
is:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BuQu6jUBBq7/
For
any questions send email for the teacher.
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
4 Quality Education
5 Gender Equality
12 Responsible Production and Consumption
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Minimum amount of participants is 8 students.
Two places are reserved for exchange students.Applies in this implementation:
For
seeing results of previous year course and getting idea of what
projects and workflow
is:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BuQu6jUBBq7/
For
any questions send email for the teacher.
Details on the schedule
Applies in this implementation:
22.2 Monday. Basic electronics, tools and
workshop space intro. Working with protoboard, learning how to use
components with synth circuit.23.2 Tuesday. Additional experimenting with different synth
ic's and electronic components. Introduction of alternative
energy sources for the synth.24.2 Wednesday. Drawing protoboard synth circuit into paper. Using
drawn schematics as guideline to solder synth design to copperboard.
Learning soldering basics.
25.2 Thursday. Choosing the box for synth. Learning designing wiring
and controller components (potentiometers, switches) placement with
synth embedded to the box. Soldering copperboard version of the
synth.
25.2 Friday. Finishing the project. Testing and jamming with the synth.
- Teacher: Reinikainen Antti-Ville