Audio Technology Basics (5cr)
Code: IM00GM29-3013
General information
- Enrolment period
- 28.05.2025 - 30.08.2025
- Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
- 01.09.2025 - 24.09.2025
- Implementation is running.
- Credits
- 5 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Contact learning
- Unit
- Media
- Campus
- TAMK Mediapolis
- Teaching languages
- English
- Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Media and Arts
- Teachers
- Maaret Salminen
- Media-and-Arts Virtuaalihenkilö
- Janne Tauriainen
- Hiili Hiilesmaa
- Mohammad Aghaei
- Ilmari Huttu-Hiltunen
- Person in charge
- Janne Tauriainen
- Groups
-
25MEDIAARTDegree Programme in Media and Arts 2025
- Course
- IM00GM29
Objectives (course unit)
Audio technology basics will introduce sound as a physical phenomenon, analogue and digital audio and the use of basic audio equipment in modern audio production.
The student is able to:
Understand analogue and digital audio theory.
Identify different microphones, cables and connectors.
Use a small recorder and small loudspeaker live setup.
Do basic DAW (digital audio workstation) editing.
Content (course unit)
Fundamental concepts of modern audio production such as analogue audio with waveforms, amplitude, frequency, phase, timbe and asdr. Digital audio is introduced with sample rate, bit depth and digital audio protocols. Microphone basics, cables and connectors are also included in the course. This course equips students with the theoretical background of both analogue and digital audio. The course will develop essential technical audio skills. DAW is also introduced.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student shows a basic understanding of the basics of audio theory.The student knows how to interact in discussions related to the field on a basic level and how to give and receive feedback. The student participates in class, assigned work and reporting.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
The student shows a good understanding of audio theory. The student demonstrates a good ability to interact in discussions related to the field and is good at giving and receiving feedback. The student works actively in class and assignments and delivers well-structured reports.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
The student shows an exceptional understanding of audio theory. The student demonstrates an excellent ability to interact in discussions related to the field and is excellent at giving and receiving feedback. The student works actively in class and shows a strong commitment to assignments and reports.
Location and time
Radiosiipi, clasrooms 13023,13014,13009
Assessment scale
0-5
Teaching methods
Contact teaching, self learning
Learning materials
Agreed at the beginning of the course
Student workload
Lectures + self learning
Content scheduling
19-24.9.2025
Completion alternatives
If suitable background, multiple choise test can be done in moodle