SL2S206 - Sound System Engineering 01 Jul 2023 - 31 Aug 2029 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | SL2S206 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Sound System Engineering | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Music and Drama | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Music | ||
| Module Leader: | Philip Hughes | ||
| Module Team: | Ian Williams, Rob Locke, Lucy Squire | ||
| First Intended Intake: | APR 2024 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100703 - stage management | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Jul 2023 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2029 |
Module Aims
To develop knowledge and understanding of the nature of sound, and its electro-acoustic reproduction in a range of environments.
To gain knowledge of the design of audio reproduction systems, suitable for specific artist and venue profiles, utilising a range of software tools.
To gain experience in the practical deployment of a variety of sound systems at all scales.
Content Summary
The module will broadly cover subject matter in the following areas:
Equal Loudness Curves
Understanding of SPL
Use of software tools to predict and tune sound system performance.
Acoustic Efficacy vs System Efficiency
PA Design vs Venue Permeameters / Artist Profile
Speaker design basics
Point source, Virtual point source & Line array systems
Manufacturer specific system architecture
Constant Voltage / Constant Current systems
Audio system matrixing concepts
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 12 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 24 |
| Independent Study | 120 |
| Directed Study | 44 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Analyse the application of the nature of sound systems in relation to the requirements of the environment |
| LO2 | Categorise solutions to achieve identified sound reproduction requirements. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Project 1 | Design, Specify & Build a Sound reproduction system | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Online Assessment (Exam) | Online Open Book Examination (Not Proctored) 1 | Examination of a variety of topics taught throughout the module | 60 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Project 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Online Open Book Examination (Not Proctored) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |