AXM-E6001 - Introduction to Sound Design and Music, Lecture, 6.9.2023-13.10.2023

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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

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Attain an increased awareness of our sonic environment.
  2. Observe and understand both actual and virtual world (media) from the point of view of sound.
  3. Have an understanding of properties and meanings of sound, understanding elements and ingredients of music, understanding the MIDI standard.
  4. Sketch audio with DAW/ MIDI tools.
  5. Verbalise sounds and sonic experiences.

Credits: 6

Schedule: 06.09.2023 - 13.10.2023

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Antti Ikonen

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The course gives a broad overview of various aspects of sound design and the history of Western music culture. The course is targeted to Sound in New Media MA major and minor students, but anyone interested is welcome to enrol.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Participation in teaching, completed assignments.

    Minimum 80% attendance.

    See MyCourses for more detailed information on evaluations methods and criteria.

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    6 ECTS ≈ 162h

    Contact teaching 48h / Other 114h

    Lectures 48
    Groupwork 20
    Workshop and practice-based work 10
    Independent reading and writing 42

    Reflection and thinking 42

DETAILS

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    3 Good Health and Well-being

    4 Quality Education

    5 Gender Equality

    10 Reduced Inequality

    11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

    12 Responsible Production and Consumption

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language : English

    Teaching Period : 2022-2023 Autumn I
    2023-2024 Autumn I

    Enrollment :

    Minimum amount of participants: 8
    Maximum amount of participants varies according to the implementation of the course.

    Registration for Courses: Sisu.

    Priority order to courses is according to the order of priority decided by the Academic committee for School of Arts, Design and Architecture:
    https://www.aalto.fi/en/services/registering-to-courses-and-the-order-of-priority-at-aalto-arts

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