Introduction to Music, Communication and Technology

The aim of the course is to provide a broad introduction to the core topics of the Music, Communication and Technology master's programme: acoustics, music cognition, machine learning and human-computer interaction. We will also establish a baseline of common knowledge and practical skills to work from in the rest of the programme. In addition to the programme specific topics, this course will also prepare you for collaborative work, ethical/aesthetical reflection and critical thinking.

Knowledge:

After completing the course the candidate:

- can explain central topics in acoustics, music cognition, machine learning and human-computer interaction
- has knowledge of strategies for blended learning, team-work, collaboration and group psychology
- has knowledge of relevant aesthetic issues and can apply these in critical reflection of one’s own work or the work of others

Skills:

- has experience with setups for live audio and streaming, as well as recording and editing
- has experience with various approaches to physical computing
- can apply the basic principles of digital signal processing with a particular focus on audio communication and applications for music

The course is taught using a flipped-classroom model:

- intensive workshop in the beginning of the semester
- a set of video lectures, reading assignments and online qualification tests
- practical exercises both individual and in groups
- weekly seminars during which core research questions are presented, discussed and critically reflected upon