Module Leader
Dr Lorenzo Picinali
l.picinali@imperial.ac.uk
+44 (0)20 7594 8158
Associate module leader:
Dr Rebecca Stewart
r.stewart@imperial.ac.uk
This module will give you an introduction to audio technology and perception, which includes acoustics, psychoacoustics, digital signal processing, audio recording techniques, audio reproduction techniques, 3D sound synthesis and reproduction and other selected topics such as data sonification and loudspeakers design.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module, students will be better able to:- Acoustics (Introduces K1):
Apply the basic principles of acoustics and digital signal processing - Psychoacoustics (Introduces K2):
Explain the physiology of the hearing system, and of the main principles of hearing perception - Audio products and interactions (Reinforces S3):
Integrate different audio software and hardware components, designing and creating audio products and/or complex interactions/experiences - Applications (Reinforces S4):
Apply such knowledge to appropriate case studies
Description of Content
Acoustics and DSP:Introduction to acoustics
Introduction to digital signal processing
Introduction to audio recording and reproduction
Psychoacoustics:
Introduction to the physiology of the hearing system
Introduction to hearing perception
SPRINTs (The choice of the SPRINTs which will run each year will be given to students before the beginning of the term):
AA – Architectural Acoustics
SPAT – Spatial audio and 3D sound
PsyPhy – Psychology and Physiology of the hearing system
DSP – Digital Signal Processing
MIA – Musical Instruments Acoustics
SRT – Sound Recording Techniques
SPEDE – Speaker Design
SONIFY – Data Sonification
Introduction to the physiology of the hearing system
Introduction to hearing perception
SPRINTs (The choice of the SPRINTs which will run each year will be given to students before the beginning of the term):
AA – Architectural Acoustics
SPAT – Spatial audio and 3D sound
PsyPhy – Psychology and Physiology of the hearing system
DSP – Digital Signal Processing
MIA – Musical Instruments Acoustics
SRT – Sound Recording Techniques
SPEDE – Speaker Design
SONIFY – Data Sonification
Contact us
Dyson School of Design Engineering
Imperial College London
25 Exhibition Road
South Kensington
London
SW7 2DB
design.engineering@imperial.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7594 8888