Electrical Engineering


Type: Compulsory (OB)

Area: Applied technologies

ECTS: 6

Classroom hours: 60
Other contact hours: 20
Time for directed work (non face-to-face): 40
Hours for self-study and independent learning: 60

Department: Music Technologies, Music Management

Competences developed in the course

Transversal Competences

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

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

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

CT13: Strive for excellence and quality in professional practice.

CT14: Master research methodologies for the development of projects, ideas, and viable solutions.

General Competences

CG5: Know the technological resources relevant to the field of activity and their applications in music, while being prepared to assimilate future developments.

CG16: Understand the social, cultural, and economic context in which musical practice takes place, paying particular attention to the immediate environment while maintaining awareness of its global dimension.

CG24: Develop lifelong learning skills throughout professional practice.

CG25: Know and apply study and research methodologies that support the continuous development and innovation of musical practice throughout a professional career.

Specific Competences

SO7: Understand the techniques and procedures involved in creating and supporting musical, sonic, and audiovisual creative processes.

SO9: Be able to use tools and devices to support or complement the capture, recording, creation, manipulation, and dissemination of sound and musical material.

SO10: Be capable of integrating art, technology, and science, with sufficient flexibility to adapt to multiple and changing environments.

Learning outcomes (general objectives)

  1. Manipulate electronic components and build transduction devices for musical purposes.

Contents

Electrical engineering principles applied to recording studio equipment. Historical development of sound recording and reproduction systems. Operation of measuring instruments. Objective measurement of the quality of sound reproduction equipment. Diagnosis of faulty components, including cable continuity and electronic components. Construction of sensors for musical interfaces.

Teaching methodology

The teaching and learning methodology includes lectures, discussion and seminar sessions, group work, and student presentations.

Assessment systems

Assessment is based on continuous evaluation, consisting of diagnostic assessment and summative assessment leading to the final grade. Continuous assessment is carried out through different assessment records derived from specific evaluation activities, including participation and classwork, class presentations, assignments and/or readings completed outside class, submission of written work, and written or oral examinations.