1 hour lecture x 12 weeks plus 2 hour practical x 12 weeks (groups of 25)

A COURSEWORK - weighting 100% (Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3 and 4)
Comprising:-
a. A 15 minute progress interview discussing the development of a synthesiser utilising one of the methods of synthesis covered in class. You will also demonstrate an understanding of MIDI and its use in synthesisers. This will take place part way through the semester (30%) assessing Learning outcomes 1 and 3.
b. A software synthesiser and 2000 word written report documenting the development of a synthesiser of your own design, its sound design capabilities and MIDI functionality (70%) assessing Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3 and 4.

The module will cover:
1. Synthesis and sound design using a variety of technologies.
2. An exposure to a variety of software applications, modular systems and analogue synthesisers.
3. Designing synthesisers using various traditional and contemporary techniques such as subtractive, modulation and granular synthesis
4. MIDI implementation within electronic musical instruments
5. Application of MIDI within computer systems

Music Technology laboratories.

Russ, M. (2008) Sound Synthesis and Sampling. Focal Press.
Roads, C. (1996) The Computer Music Tutorial. MIT Press.
Huber, D. M. (2007) The MIDI Manual: A Practical Guide to MIDI in the Project Studio. Focal Press
Manning, P. (2004) Electronic and Computer Music. OUP USA.
Boulanger, R. (2000) The Csound book : perspectives in software synthesis, sound design, signal processing and programming.