Competences developed in the course

Transversal Competences

CT1: Organise and plan work efficiently and in a motivating manner.

CT2: Gather significant information, analyse it, synthesise it and manage it appropriately.

CT3: Solve problems and make decisions aligned with the objectives of the work undertaken.

CT14: Master research methodology in the development of projects, ideas and viable solutions.

General Competences

CG5: Understand the technological resources specific to one’s field of activity and their applications in music, preparing to assimilate new developments.

CG24: Develop capacities for self‑directed learning throughout one’s professional life.

Specific Competences

SO3: Apply technologies to the creation, performance and public dissemination of music, using technical resources that enable sound production and organisation.

SO7: Understand techniques and procedures for supporting musical, sonic and audiovisual creative processes.

SO9: Use tools and devices to support or complement processes of capturing, recording, creating, manipulating and disseminating sonic and musical material.

SO10: Integrate art, technology and science with sufficient flexibility to adapt to multiple and changing environments.

Learning outcomes (general objectives)

1. Explain and relate the electrical and magnetic concepts and phenomena that enable the functioning of sound‑generation and amplification devices, as well as digital computers.
2. Demonstrate mastery of basic procedures for verification, maintenance and repair of electronic components.

Contents

Electricity and magnetism. Units, instruments and measuring devices. Analogue electronics. Voltage‑controlled musical and sound systems. Sensors. Digital electronics. Computer electronics. Digital signal processors.

Teaching methodology

Teaching–learning methodology includes lectures (topic presentations), debate and discussion sessions, group work sessions and student presentations.

Assessment systems

Continuous assessment based on diagnostic evaluation and formalised through summative assessment leading to the final grade. Assessment records derive from class participation and work, presentation of assignments, completion of tasks and/or readings outside class, submission of written work, or written and oral examinations.