Students should have studied an introductory module in software environments for programming music at undergraduate level or have appropriate prior experience

The FACT Music Technology Laboratories and Studios
Media stores / resource centre
Music Studios – Max MSP, SuperCollider
Microsoft Office software
Books, Journals, eBooks and audio recordings via the Library
Lynda.com Training library

Boulanger, R (2010) The Audio Programming Book MIT Press
Cipriani, A. Giri, M (2013) Electronic Music and Sound Design – Theory and Practice with Max MSP Contemponet
Collins, N (2009). Introduction to Computer Music Wiley
Manzo, V, J ((2011) Max MSP Jitter for Music OUP
Roads, C (1996) The Computer Music Tutorial MIT Press
Wilson, S. Cotttle, D. Collins, N (eds.) (2011) The Super Collider Book MIT Press

Students will use audio software prototyping environments such as Max or Supercollider to produce original and innovative programs for manipulating audio, composing music and designing sounds. An in-depth understanding of various digital audio-processing techniques will be gained and used in the student's applications. They will also be able to use competently and demonstrate how software applications can be used for specific audio transformation purposes. Understanding will be based on a critical evaluation of existing audio processing applications.

1. CRITICALLY EVALUATE MUSIC SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS.
[Communication; Learning]

2. SHOW A DETAILED UNDERSTANDING OF THE REQUIREMENTS OF ADVANCED MUSIC COMPOSITION AND SOUND TRANSFORMATION APPLICATIONS
[Knowledge and Understanding]

3. DEMONSTRATE ORIGINALITY IN CREATING ADVANCED AUDIO PROCESSING APPLICATIONS.
[Problem Solving]

An in-course assessment

Production of a suitable music software application documented with a written report of 1500 words. 70% - Assessing Learning Outcomes 1 and 3

Presentation with a practical demonstration of the software application (30%) - Assessing Learning Outcomes 2 and 3

3 hours taught sessions per week over 13 weeks and 111 hours of independent study

How can we design unique and arresting sounds without the restrictions of commercially available products? On this module you will use audio software prototyping environments to produce original and innovative programs for manipulating audio, composing music and designing sounds. You will develop an in-depth understanding of key digital audio processing techniques and then apply them creatively in your own applications. You will also be able to describe how software applications can be used for specific audio transformation purposes. An understanding of digital audio processing techniques will be invaluable to you as you embark upon your career in the creative industries.