Architectural and Audio Acoustics is a core unit of study in the graduate program in Audio and Acoustics.
Coordinator & Lecturer: Densil Cabrera
Tutors: Sam Ferguson
& Claudiu Pop
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UNIT OF STUDY OUTLINE
Description
This unit offers a broad introduction to architectural and audio acoustics with an emphasis on predicting the behaviour of sound using straightforward mathematics. Key topics are the nature of sound, sound analysis techniques, sound propagation, room acoustics, sound transmission and audio systems.
Objectives
This unit of study aims to give students an understanding of acoustical concepts central to architectural acoustics and audio acoustics.
Outcomes
Students will be able to understand acoustical terminology, and perform calculations applicable to sound in the environment, in buildings and in audio contexts. They will have the ability to assess critically claims of acoustical performance. This unit will provide the theoretical foundation for advanced units in audio and acoustics.
Class Format
Most classes have a lecture for up to 90 minutes in the first half. In the second half, the class is divided into three groups. One group will do a practical laboratory with Sam Ferguson in room 144; another group will do a practical laboratory with Claudiu Pop in room 481/470; while the other does a more theoretical session with Densil Cabrera in ALT3. Groups are rotated over a 3 week period. Therefore it is important to attend every class.
Assessment
Assessment is by exercises given in weeks 5-13 which are at least partially done in class (in the second half of each class). The exercises will be given to you weekly, and are due on the 6th May, 27th May and 12th June. If you miss a class you may not be able to complete its assessment task.
Recommended Textbook
F. Alton Everest: The Master Handbook of Acoustics. McGraw-Hill.
This book gives a simple easy-to-read introduction to many of the topics that we will cover in this unit of study. If you are not confident with basic acoustical concepts, you may wish to purchase this book. If you have a background in acoustics you may find this book too simple. However it may be of interest anyway if you want to understand sound studio design, because the book emphasises that topic. This text will not usually be referred to in the lectures.
SCHEDULE
This schedule may be subject to change, depending on class progress and factors that are not possible to plan for.
Guidelines for assignments
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