Audio/MIDI sequencing in education
| Title | Ηλεκτρονική ενορχήστρωση στην εκπαιδευτική διαδικασία / Audio/MIDI sequencing in education |
| Code | ΤΠ2002 |
| Faculty | Fine Arts |
| School | Music Studies |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600013917 |
Programme of Study: PPS Tmīmatos Mousikṓn Spoudṓn (2017-sīmera)
Registered students: 52
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Musicology / Music Education | Elective Courses | 5 | 3 | 5 |
| Music Composition | Elective Courses | 5 | 3 | 5 |
| Academic Year | 2018 – 2019 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Instructors from Other Categories |
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| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Class ID | 600124605
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Class Schedule
| Building | Τμήμα Μουσικών Σπουδών (Θέρμη) |
| Floor | Υπόγειο 1 |
| Hall | Εργαστήριο Η/Υ (Ε.Τ.Η.Μ) (422) |
| Calendar | Δευτέρα 09:00 έως 12:00 |
| Building | Τμήμα Μουσικών Σπουδών (Θέρμη) |
| Floor | Υπόγειο 1 |
| Hall | Εργαστήριο Η/Υ (Ε.Τ.Η.Μ) (422) |
| Calendar | Τρίτη 12:00 έως 14:30 |
| Building | Τμήμα Μουσικών Σπουδών (Θέρμη) |
| Floor | Υπόγειο 1 |
| Hall | Εργαστήριο Η/Υ (Ε.Τ.Η.Μ) (422) |
| Calendar | Τρίτη 09:30 έως 12:00 |
| Building | Τμήμα Μουσικών Σπουδών (Θέρμη) |
| Floor | Υπόγειο 1 |
| Hall | Εργαστήριο Η/Υ (Ε.Τ.Η.Μ) (422) |
| Calendar | Τρίτη 15:00 έως 17:30 |
Course Type 2016-2020
- Scientific Area
- Skills Development
Course Type 2011-2015
Knowledge Deepening / Consolidation
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600124605
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
Before the completion of this course each student should be able to: 1. understand and display knowledge on the fundamentals of MIDI sequencing & digital audio 2. Apply knowledge about these concepts into practical domains, by running small projects on processing MIDI/audio signals 3. Develop practical skills in connecting MIDI/audio systems with electronic musical instruments 4. Develop the ability to implement related applications that could be constructively used in music educational settings.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
- Design and manage projects
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
Rapid technological development in the field of music technology and electronic musical instruments has entirely changed the music production process. As a consequence, advanced knowledge and practical skills on electronic audio and music systems is required for musicians, as being a necessary complementary skill to their musical ones.
Topical outline of the course:
A/D conversion and analysis of audio signals – Introduction to the MIDI protocol – Setting up a MIDI & Audio system – Computers and Desktop MIDI/audio - MIDI and electronic musical instruments (synthesizers, controllers) – Fundamentals of MIDI sequencing. Development of MIDI/audio sequencing-based applications and lesson plans for different levels of music education (automated harmonization, recording in the classroom, creating backing tracks etc.).
Keywords
MIDI, Music technology, animation, electronic musical instruments
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Video lectures
- Audio
- Multimedia
- Interactive excersises
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Laboratory Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Description
Both instruction and students’ practice are conducted in a fully-equipped computer lab with full facilities for desktop MIDI/audio/video production (20 workstations).
There are several types of software which is used most of the time during the semester, such as:
1. Electronic presentation software (e.g. MS PowerPoint)
2. Audio processing software.
3. MIDI/audio sequencing software.
4. Virtual instrument libraries.
An online version of the course has been also implemented in moodle e-Education platform.
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 15 | 0.5 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Seminars | 30 | 1 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Laboratory Work | 30 | 1 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Interactive Teaching in Information Center | 60 | 2 | |||
| Exams | 15 | 0.5 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Total | 150 | 5 |
Student Assessment
Description
Assessment is performed gradually during the semester through two types of activities:
Students should complete 4-5 small-scale lab projects that relate to fundamental topics of MIDI/audio sequencing
Student Assessment methods
- Oral Exams (Formative, Summative)
- Labortatory Assignment (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
Λώτης, Θ., Διαμαντόπουλος, Τ., 2015. Μουσική πληροφορική και μουσική με υπολογιστές. [ηλεκτρ. βιβλ.] Αθήνα:Σύνδεσμος Ελληνικών Ακαδημαϊκών Βιβλιοθηκών. Διαθέσιμο στο: http://hdl.handle.net/11419/4920
Additional bibliography for study
Αδάμ Δημήτρης. (2002). Προγραμματίζοντας σε MIDI. Αθήνα: Σύγχρονη Μουσική.
Casabona, Helen. Basic MIDI applications: sequencers, drum machines, and keyboards / by Helen Casabona and David Frederick; edited by Brent Hurtig. GPI Publications; Alfred Pub. Co., c1988
Huber, David (1999). The MIDI Manual: A Practical Guide to MIDI in the Project Studio. Boston: Focal Press.
Last Update
11-12-2018
