Acoustics Field of study: Music in Multimedia
Programme code: W6-S2MLA25.2025

Module name: Acoustics
Module code: W6-DigiCrea-MM-AC
Programme code: W6-S2MLA25.2025
Semester: winter semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 2
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The "Acoustics" module, part of the "Music Studio Techniques" program, is designed for students seeking to deepen their understanding of acoustics in the context of sound and digital music production. The module aims to introduce students to the fundamental principles of acoustics, such as sound waves, their propagation, and the impact of the acoustic environment on sound quality. Participants will also explore acoustic measurement techniques and their application in creating professional music recordings. The module covers both theoretical aspects of acoustics and practical applications in sound engineering and audio space design. During the course, students can work with various acoustic tools and analyze the acoustics of a recording studio environment. The course includes lectures and hands-on exercises, helping students gain the knowledge necessary to create optimal sound conditions in a music studio. The module concludes with an assessment that evaluates the knowledge and skills acquired in acoustics.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
The student knows the principles of acoustics, including sound waves and their propagation in different environments. [SND-S2-AC_1]
 W6-MM-S2-W02 [4/5] W6-MM-S2-W03 [3/5] W6-MM-S2-W04 [3/5]
The student knows acoustic measurement techniques and their application in sound and music production. [SND-S2-AC_2]
 W6-MM-S2-W01 [3/5] W6-MM-S2-W06 [4/5] W6-MM-S2-W07 [2/5]
The student understands the impact of the acoustic environment on sound quality in music production. [SND-S2-AC_3]
 W6-MM-S2-W02 [4/5] W6-MM-S2-W03 [3/5] W6-MM-S2-W04 [4/5]
The student can apply acoustic tools to analyze and assess the acoustics of a recording studio space. [SND-S2-AC_4]
 W6-MM-S2-U02 [5/5] W6-MM-S2-U03 [4/5] W6-MM-S2-U06 [4/5]
The student can effectively collaborate in a team to accomplish tasks related to analyzing and improving the acoustics of audio spaces. [SND-S2-AC_5]
 W6-MM-S2-K03 [4/5] W6-MM-S2-K04 [4/5] W6-MM-S2-K06 [5/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [W_AC] 24 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Lecture-discussion [b02] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07] 
Demonstration-imitation [c06]  		course work SND-S2-AC_1 SND-S2-AC_2 SND-S2-AC_3 SND-S2-AC_4 SND-S2-AC_5
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Developing practical skills [a03] Preparation for classes
activities involving the repetition, refinement and consolidation of practical skills, including those developed during previous classes or new skills necessary for the implementation of subsequent elements of the curriculum (as preparation for class participation)
Implementation of an individual or group assignment necessary for course/phase/examination completion [c03] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
a set of activities aimed at performing an assigned task, to be executed out of class, as an obligatory phase/element of the verification of the learning outcomes assigned to the course
Undertaking, on one’s own initiative and individually, activities aimed at expanding the scope or depth of the teaching content, also beyond the walls of the University [e01] Activities complementary to the classes
a set of activities undertaken independently and on the student's own initiative, aimed at expanding the depth and scope of knowledge and skills, their revision and repetition, retention or verification, also activities carried outside the university, e.g., in a culture promoting or educational institution, a laboratory, in the open air, etc.; also self-education
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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