Competences developed in the course

Transferable skills: 

CT1: Organise and plan work in an efficient and motivating way.  

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

CT3: Solve problems and make decisions that align with the objectives of the work being carried out.  

CT13: Strive for excellence and quality in their professional activity.  

CT14: Master the research methodology for generating projects, ideas and viable solutions. 

General competencies: 

CG24: Develop capacities for self-directed learning throughout their professional life.  

CG25: To know and be able to use study and research methodologies that enable the continuous development and innovation of their musical activity throughout their career. 

Specific competencies: 

SO5: Critically understand and evaluate the latest trends and developments in various fields of music technology, with the ability to assess their implications for the processes of music creation, performance, dissemination and reception, as well as to design and programme applications for composition and performance in real time or in real time.  

SO8: Plan sound production processes, as well as generate and transform sounds and musical recordings with creative objectives dictated by a production plan. 

Learning outcomes (general objectives)

1. To delve into digital sound synthesis and the most current techniques of musical interest. 
2. To delve into digital sound processing and the most current techniques used in music post-production.  
3. Incorporate project planning and development skills into the context of sound analysis, synthesis and processing 
4. Strengthen practical skills relating to autonomy and the ability to critically analyse documentation in the field of sound analysis, synthesis and processing. 

Contents

This module focuses on specific content for the advanced project in sound analysis, synthesis or processing to be developed. It therefore includes the documentation and critical reading of the historical, aesthetic and technological aspects involved, as well as the implementation and presentation of the results by the established deadlines. 

Teaching methodology

The teaching-learning methodology in the classes involves the definition and implementation of a project for the analysis, synthesis or processing of sound. After reviewing books and articles on the state of the art in the relevant field, they will have to develop the project. During the face-to-face sessions, collective supervision and assessment of the progress of each project will be carried out. Students must submit partial deliverables and give presentations at different stages of the project. 

Assessment systems

The assessment system is continuous assessment, based on diagnostic assessment and materialised in a summative assessment which leads to the final grade. Continuous assessment is carried out through assessment records derived from the partial and final submissions of the developed project, as well as from the capacity for planning and organisation.