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Critical Listening and Acoustics as an Essential Part of the Audio Production and Sound Technology Curriculum

Authors: Thompson, Paul; Mosley, Ben; Ward, Michael

AES Conference: 50th International Conference: Audio Education · Paper 2-2 · July 2013

Abstract

Drawing upon current literature, qualitative and quantitative data, this paper describes the authors’ experiences of curriculum development and delivery of a dedicated module in ‘Acoustics and Critical Listening'. In addition, it outlines the initial impact this module has had on the development of students’ skills and knowledge in this area and discusses some of the challenges faced through teaching acoustics and critical listening in the classroom.

Details

Published in
AES Conference: 50th International Conference: Audio Education
Paper number
2-2
Publication date
July 6, 2013
Affiliation
Leeds Metropolitan University, Leeds, UK (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Conference Paper