Postgraduate Course: Physics-based Modelling of Musical Instruments (MUSI11048)
Course Outline
School |
Edinburgh College of Art |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
Home subject area |
Music |
Other subject area |
None |
Course website |
None
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
Course description |
In this course students become acquainted with specific methods for digital simulation of sound-producing systems, using models that are based on physical laws and principles. Particular emphasis is laid on the computer simulation of musical instruments and other sound-producing systems, within the efficiency constraints and control demands of artistic, creative and commercial environments. |
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisites |
None |
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? |
No |
Course Delivery Information
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Delivery period: 2011/12 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
No Classes have been defined for this Course |
First Class |
First class information not currently available |
No Exam Information |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course it is intended that a student will be able to:
(1) demonstrate knowledge and understanding of methods of digital simulation of acoustic systems;
(2)identify, simplify and apply appropriate methods for discretisation of physics-based sound models in the context of specific technological constraints and artistic/creative demands;
(3) carry out mathematical calculations and derivations associated with modelling and simulation of acoustic systems;
(4) successfully implement a discrete-time computer model of a musical instrument or other sound source.
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Assessment Information
100%: programming assignments (six or seven) |
Special Arrangements
None |
Additional Information
Academic description |
Not entered |
Syllabus |
various topics will be covered including (but not limited to):
audio reverberation and the image/source method
simple models of woodwind instruments
emulation of analog distortion
numerical integration techniques for oscillators
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Transferable skills |
Not entered |
Reading list |
Numerical Sound Synthesis: Finite Difference Schemes and Simulation in Musical Acoustics |
Study Abroad |
Not entered |
Study Pattern |
Not entered |
Keywords |
physical models, synthesis, audio signal processing |
Contacts
Course organiser |
Dr Stefan Bilbao
Tel: (0131 6)51 7043
Email: s.bilbao@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Ms Karen Bradley
Tel: (0131 6)50 2280
Email: kbradle1@exseed.ed.ac.uk |
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1 September 2011 6:30 am
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