Knowledge

The student...

has a broad knowledge of room acoustical phenomena, including room modes, early reflections and reverberation, and how these phenomena affect the listening experience.
is familiar with and understands key concepts such as wave propagation acoustics, geometrical acoustics and statistical acoustics.
if familiar with important forms of acoustical treatment for various types of rooms for music performance and production.
is familiar with methods and tools for calculation and measurement of room acoustic conditions.
is familiar with relevant standards and recommendations for acoustic conditions applying to music performance and production.

Skills

The student...

is able to do a basic assessment of a rooms acoustical properties as related to a specific intended use, based on information about the rooms technical properties such as dimensions and materials used.
can plan and execute simple room acoustical measurements, and based on these, assess acoustical conditions and suggest measures to be taken, if any.
can perform relevant calculations in the domains of wave propagation acoustics, geometrical acoustics and statistical acoustics, and explain the meaning of these calculations.

General competence

The student...

can relate the subject matter to audio production work, and thereby better be able to discuss and evaluate acoustic conditions and understand literature, articles and research reports.
can exchange opinions and experiences with others within the field.

Subject description ATA202

Room Acoustics