Anatomy and function of the ear, psychoacoustic principles and perception of sound, fundamentals of sound propagation, modelling and predicting the acoustic environment of recording spaces, critical understanding of acoustic defects, introduction to noise and sound isolation.
In semester 2 you will be introduced to further aspects of sound propagation, history and development of the acoustic environment of larger rooms and performance spaces, understanding of the components and specification of sound systems including concepts of system gain.

50% class test at the end of semester 1 assessing learning outcomes 1,2 & 3
50% examination at the end of semester 2 assessing learning outcomes 4,5 & 6

2 hours per week lecture x 22 weeks
1 hour per week tutorial per week (groups of 30)
2 hour practical on Clio reverberation systems in semester 1 (groups of 10)
2 hour practical session on PA systems in semester 2 (groups of 10)

The Master handbook of Acoustics, F. Alton Everest & Ken C Pohlmann. 2009, 5th Ed Mcgraw Hill, ISBN: 978-0071603324
Acoustics and Psychoacoustics. David M. Howard and James Angus. 2009, 2nd Ed Focal Press, ISBN: 978-0240516097
Sound System Engineering, Don Davis & Carolyn Davis. 2006, 2nd Ed Focal Press, ISBN: 978-0240803050
Live Sound Reinforcement, Scott Hunter Stark. 2005, Mix Books, ISBN: 978-0918371072
Recording Studio Design, Philip Newell. 2011, 3rd Ed Focal Press, ISBN: 978-0240522401

Portable modular PA system and Clio Audio analysis software with appropriate hardware.