| Course Name | Music and Computers |
| Code | Semester | Theory (hour/week) | Application/Lab (hour/week) | Local Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CE 476 | Fall/Spring | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Prerequisites | None | |||||
| Course Language | English | |||||
| Course Type | Elective | |||||
| Course Level | First Cycle | |||||
| Mode of Delivery | - | |||||
| Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course | Discussion Problem Solving Q&A Critical feedback Lecture / Presentation | |||||
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| Assistant(s) | - | |||||
| Course Objectives | The aim of this course is to provide a solid foundation in digital signal processing (DSP) and sound synthesis techniques situated at the intersection of music and computer technologies. The fundamentals of digital audio, algorithmic music production, and interactive sound systems are covered. Students learn, through hands-on practice, topics such as sampling, filtering, amplitude and frequency modulation, synthesis methods, and sound analysis. By the end of the course, students are expected to have the technical background necessary to develop their own projects in computer-assisted music production, experimental sound design and interactive performance systems. |
| Learning Outcomes | The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Description | Fundamental concepts of acoustics, the physical and perceptual structure of sound, and the basic components of digital audio processing. Core properties of sound such as intensity (amplitude), time, and frequency and their measurements. Sound analysis techniques and methods of representation in the time and frequency domains. Sound synthesis methods and approaches to computer-based music production. Digital signal processing techniques and the processing, transformation, and structuring of sound. The representation of sound in analog and digital environments; analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog conversion processes. |
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| Core Courses | |
| Major Area Courses | X | |
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| Media and Managment Skills Courses | ||
| Transferable Skill Courses |
| Week | Subjects | Required Materials |
| 1 | Review of the Semester | |
| 2 | Review of the Semester | |
| 3 | Review of the Semester | |
| 4 | Review of the Semester | |
| 5 | Review of the Semester | |
| 6 | Review of the Semester | |
| 7 | Review of the Semester | |
| 8 | Review of the Semester | |
| 9 | Review of the Semester | |
| 10 | Review of the Semester | |
| 11 | Review of the Semester | |
| 12 | Review of the Semester | |
| 13 | Review of the Semester | |
| 14 | Review of the Semester | |
| 15 | Review of the Semester | |
| 16 | Review of the Semester |
| Course Notes/Textbooks | The Computer Music Tutorial (Technology) by Curtis Roads, ISBN-10: 0262680823; ISBN-13: 978-0262680820 |
| Suggested Readings/Materials | The Computer Music Tutorial (Technology) by Curtis Roads, ISBN-10: 0262680823; ISBN-13: 978-0262680820 |
| Semester Activities | Number | Weighting |
| Participation | 16 | 10 |
| Laboratory / Application | ||
| Field Work | ||
| Quizzes / Studio Critiques | ||
| Portfolio | ||
| Homework / Assignments | ||
| Presentation / Jury | ||
| Project | 2 | 60 |
| Seminar / Workshop | ||
| Oral Exam | ||
| Midterm | ||
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 |
| Total |
| Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade | 18 | 70 |
| Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade | 1 | 30 |
| Total |
| Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) | 16 | ||
| Study Hours Out of Class | 16 | 2 | 32 |
| Field Work | |||
| Quizzes / Studio Critiques | |||
| Portfolio | |||
| Homework / Assignments | |||
| Presentation / Jury | |||
| Project | 2 | 25 | |
| Seminar / Workshop | |||
| Oral Exam | |||
| Midterms | |||
| Final Exams | 1 | 20 | |
| Total | 150 |
| # | Program Competencies/Outcomes | * Contribution Level | ||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | To have adequate knowledge in Mathematics, Science and Computer Engineering; to be able to use theoretical and applied information in these areas on complex engineering problems. | |||||
| 2 | To be able to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex Computer Engineering problems; to be able to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | |||||
| 3 | To be able to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the requirements; to be able to apply modern design methods for this purpose. | X | ||||
| 4 | To be able to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analysis and solution of complex problems in Computer Engineering applications; to be able to use information technologies effectively. | X | ||||
| 5 | To be able to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or Computer Engineering research topics. | X | ||||
| 6 | To be able to work efficiently in Computer Engineering disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; to be able to work individually. | X | ||||
| 7 | To be able to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; to be able to author and comprehend written reports, to be able to prepare design and implementation reports, to present effectively, to be able to give and receive clear and comprehensible instructions. | |||||
| 8 | To have knowledge about global and social impact of Computer Engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; to have knowledge about contemporary issues as they pertain to engineering; to be aware of the legal ramifications of Computer Engineering solutions. | |||||
| 9 | To be aware of ethical behavior, professional and ethical responsibility; to have knowledge about standards utilized in engineering applications. | |||||
| 10 | To have knowledge about industrial practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; to have awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; to have knowledge about sustainable development. | |||||
| 11 | To be able to collect data in the area of Computer Engineering, and to be able to communicate with colleagues in a foreign language. ("European Language Portfolio Global Scale", Level B1) | |||||
| 12 | To be able to speak a second foreign language at a medium level of fluency efficiently. | |||||
| 13 | To recognize the need for lifelong learning; to be able to access information, to be able to stay current with developments in science and technology; to be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to Computer Engineering. | |||||
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