COMPUTER SYSTEMS - 2023/4

Module Overview

This module is intended to introduce you to computer-based media systems using a combination of theory and application.

Module provider

Music & Media

Module Leader

ALI Randall (Music & Med)

Number of Credits: 15

ECTS Credits: 7.5

Framework: FHEQ Level 4

Module cap (Maximum number of students): N/A

Module Availability

Year long

Prerequisites / Co-requisites

None for Tonmeister students.

Module content

Indicative content includes:

• matrices;


• number systems (decimal, binary, hexadecimal and two’s complement);


• microprocessor-based computer systems;


• computer-based media and MIDI systems;


• the MIDI protocol, hardware and software;


• storage and interfacing in computer media systems;


• software engineering.

Assessment pattern

Alternative Assessment

N/A

Assessment Strategy

The assessment strategy is designed to provide you with the opportunity to demonstrate and develop subject knowledge (exam) and programming skills (coursework).

Thus, the summative assessment for this module consists of:

• Coursework 1 – programming task (addresses learning outcomes 7–10);


• Coursework 2 – MIDI programming task (addresses learning outcomes 4 and 7–10); and


• 2hr exam – written paper under exam conditions (addresses learning outcomes 1–6).

Formative assessment

There are no formal formative assessment components for this module, but formative feedback will be given to you in tutorials as required, and in the form of regular revision questions in lectures.

Feedback

You will receive written feedback on your coursework. You will also receive verbal feedback in lectures via revision questions and in-class discussions.

Module aims

• To provide a theoretical understanding and a practical working knowledge of computer-based media systems, and their use in the control and processing of audio and MIDI data.

Learning outcomes

Methods of Teaching / Learning

The learning and teaching strategy is designed to: develop your skills and knowledge in computer systems, allowing modules in later semesters to build on this.

The learning and teaching methods include:

• Seven two-hour lectures


• Nine two-hour workshops / seminars


• Captured content and guided learning


• Coursework assignments and feedback

Indicated Lecture Hours (which may also include seminars, tutorials, workshops and other contact time) are approximate and may include in-class tests where one or more of these are an assessment on the module. In-class tests are scheduled/organised separately to taught content and will be published on to student personal timetables, where they apply to taken modules, as soon as they are finalised by central administration. This will usually be after the initial publication of the teaching timetable for the relevant semester.

Reading list

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Programmes this module appears in

Please note that the information detailed within this record is accurate at the time of publishing and may be subject to change. This record contains information for the most up to date version of the programme / module for the 2023/4 academic year.