Physics-based Modelling of Musical Instruments (P01261)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : PHY-P-PMMusInst

In this course students become acquainted with specific methods for digital simulation of sound-producing systems, using models that are based on physical laws and principles. Particular emphasis is laid on the computer simulation of musical instruments and other sound-producing systems, within the efficiency constraints and control demands of artistic, creative and commercial environments. After a series of lectures and tutorials, students apply their skills in a project by writing a plug-in to MAX/MSP.

Entry Requirements

? This course is not available to visting students.

? Pre-requisites : PGs only.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Postgraduate (School of Physics), (School of Physics, Schedule Q)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 4 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
08/01/2008	09:00	11:00	Lecture Room 4311, JCMB	KB	All sessions in 4311 apart from 26 Feb in room 3317

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Tuesday	10:00	12:00	KB
Lecture	Friday	10:00	12:00	KB

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course it is intended that a student will be able to:
(1) demonstrate knowledge and understanding of methods of digital simulation of acoustic systems;
(2)identify, simplify and apply appropriate methods for discretisation of physics-based sound models in the context of specific technological constraints and artistic/creative demands;
(3) carry out mathematical calculations and derivations associated with modelling and simulation of acoustic systems;
(4) successfully implement a discrete-time computer model of a musical instrument or other sound source.