Core Module Information
Module title: Sound Design 2

SCQF level: 09:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10

Module code: IMD09143
Module leader: Iain McGregor
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Applied Informatics
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

Description of module content:

Students will explore methods of enhancing end user experiences through effective sound design. A thorough understanding of the ways in which sound can be designed to affect listeners and support media will be gained. For the assessment media can be chosen from linear, interactive or products in order to create a 5-minute involving experience, by first gathering requirements, then producing and finally evaluating the resultant sound design. Emphasis will be placed on producing a plausible sonic experience that seamlessly blends with a specific product or media technology.

Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Make effective use of the underlying principles of sound design to enhance end user experience.

LO2: Employ effective methods of gathering requirements to create involving sound designs for end users.

LO3: Analyse appropriate methods of designing sound in order to engage end users.

LO4: Critically appraise the effect of sound designs upon end users’ experiences.

Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2023/4, Trimester 2, Blended,
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Occurrence: 002
Primary mode of delivery: Blended
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Iain McGregor
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)
Independent Learning Lecture 40
Independent Learning Guided independent study 140
Face To Face Tutorial 20
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words
Project - Practical 90 1~2~3~4 13 HOURS= 140
Oral Presentation 10 1~2~3~4 12 HOURS= 24
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
Sound Design 2 IMD09143