course description

The advancement of human civilization depends on the continuous accumulation and innovation of knowledge. Graduate students are no longer merely consumers but also producers of knowledge, observing academic ethics and research integrity. This course will introduce strategies for literature review, critical thinking, and creative design for sound technology. Students have to practice various research methods and tools. During midterm and finals weeks, they must present and submit their proposals or research in progress.

references

books:

1. W. C. Booth, G. G. Colomb, J. M. Williams, J. Bizup, and W. T. FitzGerald, The Craft of Research, 4th ed. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2016.

2. J. Biggam, Succeeding with Your Master’s Dissertation: A Step-by-Step Handbook, 5th ed. Maidenhead: Open University Press, 2021.

3. E. M. Phillips and D. S. Pugh, How to Get a PhD: A Handbook for Students and Their Supervisors, 7th ed. Maidenhead: Open University Press, 2022.

4. J. W. Creswell and J. D. Creswell, Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches, 6th ed. Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications, 2022.

5. W. L. Neuman, Understanding Research, 2nd ed. London: Pearson, 2016.

6. A. Williamon, J. Ginsborg, R. Perkins, and G. Waddell, Performing Music Research: Methods in Music Education, Psychology, and Performance Science. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2021.

7. X. Serra, M. Leman, and G. Widmer, A Roadmap for Sound and Music Computing. The S2S2 Consortium, 2007.

8. A. Croll, Music Science: How Data and Digital Content Are Changing Music. Sebastopol, CA: O’Reilly Media, 2015.

9. G. Mazzola et al., Basic Music Technology: An Introduction. Cham: Springer, 2018.

10. H. Fastl and E. Zwicker, Psychoacoustics: Facts and Models, 3rd ed. Berlin: Springer, 2007.

11. J. Corey, Audio Production and Critical Listening: Technical Ear Training, 2nd ed. Abingdon: Routledge, 2017.

12. M. Müller, Fundamentals of Music Processing: Using Python and Jupyter Notebooks. Cham: Springer, 2021.

13. M. Clarke, F. Dufeu, and P. Manning, Inside Computer Music. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2020.

14. P. Burk, L. Polansky, D. Repetto, M. Roberts, and D. Rockmore, Music and Computers: A Theoretical and Historical Approach. Key College Publishing, 2005.

handbooks:

1. R. T. Dean (ed.), The Oxford Handbook of Computer Music. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2011.

2. Jane Grant (ed.), John Matthias (ed.), and David Prior (ed.), The Oxford Handbook of Sound Art. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2021.

3. C. Vernallis (ed.), A. Herzog (ed.), and J. Richardson (ed.), The Oxford Handbook of Sound and Image in Digital Media. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2013.

4. K. Collins (ed.), B. Kapralos (ed.), and H. Tessler (ed.), The Oxford Handbook of Interactive Audio. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2014.

5. S. Whiteley (ed.) and S. Rambarran (ed.), The Oxford Handbook of Music and Virtuality. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2016.

6. R. T. Dean (ed.) and A. McLean (ed.), The Oxford Handbook of Algorithmic Music. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2018.

7. A. Rehding (ed.) and S. Rings (ed.), The Oxford Handbook of Critical Concepts in Music Theory. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2019.

8. S. K. Groth and H. Schulze, eds. The Bloomsbury Handbook of Sound Art. New York: Bloomsbury Publishing, 2020.

papers:

1. A. Volk and A. Honingh, "Mathematical and Computational Approaches to Music: Challenges in an Interdisciplinary Enterprise," Journal of Mathematics and Music, vol. 6, no. 2, pp. 73–81, 2012.

2. X. Serra, "Towards a Roadmap for the Research in Music Technology," in Proceedings of the 33rd International Computer Music Conference, Barcelona, 2005.

3. L. Landy, "Music Technology, Music Technology or Music Technology?" Contemporary Music Review, vol. 23, no. 5, pp. 459–471, 2013.

international standards:

1. “Assessment Methods for the Quality of Sound Material – Music,” European Broadcasting Union, Geneva, 1997.

2. “Method for Objective Measurements of Perceived Audio Quality,” International Telecommunication Union, Geneva, 2001.

3. “General Methods for the Subjective Assessment of Sound Quality”, International Telecommunication Union, Geneva, 2019.

4. “Measurement of Airborne Noise emitted by Information Technology and Telecommunications Equipment,” 11th ed. Ecma International, Geneva, 2021.

courses:

1. Learning How to Learn: Powerful Mental Tools to Help You Master Tough Subjects, Coursera.

2. Writing in the Sciences, Coursera.

3. Research Methods and Statistics, University of Amsterdam.

4. Introduction to Research Methods, Executive Master of Arts Administration, Tainan National University of the Arts.

5. Modern Development of Music Technology, Center of General Education, Tainan National University of the Arts.

6. Critical Listening and Production Analysis, Department of Applied Music, Tainan National University of the Arts.

7. Basic Statistics, Department of Applied Music, Tainan National University of the Arts.

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one hour every time by appointment