Course Code: MTD205
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Synopsis

This course provides the theoretical foundation on the operation of audio systems as components used in multimedia production, distribution and reproduction. Students will be given a broad perspective on how transforms, signal theory, discrete mathematics, information theory, electronics and physics all come together in audio applications.
Level: 2
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: EVERY JULY

Topics

  • Introduction to Sound
  • Sound Transducers
  • Quantization
  • Sampling and Digitization
  • Music technology systems and DSP
  • MIDI- Musical Instrument Digital Interface
  • Format of MIDI messages
  • The Human Ear
  • MPEG2 audio compression
  • Spatial Audio
  • Sound Synthesis
  • Analog and Digital Synthesis

Learning Outcome

  • Describe the principles of audio technology
  • Explain sound generation and transducers
  • Demonstrate the application of audio technology in multimedia
  • Execute sampling for audio technology
  • Analyse audio compression and spatial audio
  • Discuss synthesizing an audio system
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