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An Integrated Approach to Teaching Electroacoustics and Acous- tical Analysis to Music Technology Students

Authors: Grassie, Colin; Clark, D. Fraser

AES Conference: UK 26th Conference: Audio Education · Paper 8 · August 2015

Abstract

There is a requirement for Music Technology and Audio Engineering students to understand theoretical concepts along with acquiring practical experience in areas covering electroacoustic devices, room acoustics and measurement techniques. Traditionally, room acoustics is taught under an assumption of a high level of mathematical knowledge by the student, however, in this paper, an alternative, integrated practical approach to teaching is presented covering these discipline areas which has led to enhanced cross-curricular skills, improved student experience and increased learner attainment. The aim was to develop students’ higher-level cognitive domain skills through active experiential learning. The students captured room impulse responses and assessed their subjective qualities within a convolution reverb and from an acoustical analysis platform. Results show a general preference to experiential learning and an integrated cross-curricular approach within undergraduate study.

Details

Published in
AES Conference: UK 26th Conference: Audio Education
Paper number
8
Publication date
August 6, 2015
Session subject
Pedagogy
Affiliation
University of the West of Scotland (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Conference Paper