SOUND DESIGN

ODYO418

Course Code: ODYO418
Semester: -
Theory+Practice: 2 + 0
ECTS: 3

Course Type

Elective Course

Course Level

Bachelor's Degree

Year of Study

Semester

ECTS

Name of Lecturer(s)

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

Explain the physical properties of sound (frequency, amplitude, phase, waveform) and basic acoustic principles.
Distinguish between analog and digital sound systems and describe their fundamental differences.
Apply sound recording, editing, and mixing techniques in various contexts.
Use digital audio processing software to edit, synthesize, and design sound.
Design auditory materials for different purposes (educational, therapeutic, multimedia, or experimental).
Evaluate the perceptual and psychological effects of designed sounds on listeners.
Demonstrate awareness of aesthetics, ethics, and copyright principles in sound design practices.

Mode of Delivery

Face to face

Prerequisites

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Course Description

This course covers the physical properties of sound, auditory perception, acoustics, and the processes of digital sound production and editing. Students learn the fundamental principles and methods related to sound recording, processing, synthesis, and design. Throughout the course, various software (e.g., Audacity, Adobe Audition, Reaper, MATLAB, or Python-based sound analysis tools) and hardware (microphones, headphones, speakers, sound cards, etc.) are used for practical applications. The aim is to enable students to use both their technical and creative skills to design auditory materials for audiology, multimedia, educational, and clinical contexts.

Course Contents

WEEK	TOPICS
1^st Week	Introduction to sound design, course objectives and scope
2^nd Week	Physical properties of sound: frequency, amplitude, phase, and waveforms
3^rd Week	Acoustic principles and auditory perception
4^th Week	Analog and digital sound systems, sampling and bit depth
5^th Week	Sound recording techniques and microphone use
6^th Week	Digital audio editing: basic software tools and noise reduction
7^th Week	Sound synthesis, types of effects, and practical applications
8^th Week	Midterm exam
9^th Week	Visual representation of sound: waveform and spectral analysis
10^th Week	Basic sound processing applications using MATLAB and Python
11^th Week	Aesthetics and creativity in sound design
12^th Week	Sound design applications for clinical, educational, and multimedia contexts
13^th Week	Project development: design process and audio material production
14^th Week	Project presentations and in-class evaluation
15^th Week	Final exam / Project submission

Recommended or Required Reading

Chung, K. (2004). Challenges and recent developments in hearing aids: Part I. Speech understanding in noise, microphone technologies and noise reduction algorithms. Trends in Amplification, 8(3), 83?124.

Chung, K. (2004). Challenges and recent developments in hearing aids: Part II. Feedback and occlusion effect reduction strategies, laser shell manufacturing processes and other signal processing technologies. Trends in Amplification, 8(4), 125?164.

Stone, M. A., Lough, M., Kühnel, V., Biggins, A. E., Whiston, H., & Dillon, H. (2023). Perceived sound quality of hearing aids with varying placements of microphone and receiver. American Journal of Audiology, 32(1), 135?149. https://doi.org/10.1044/2022_AJA-22-00061

Denk, F., Hieke, T., Roberz, M., & Husstedt, H. (2023). Occlusion and coupling effects with different earmold designs: All a matter of opening the ear canal? International Journal of Audiology. https://doi.org/10.1080/14992027.2022.2039966

Winkler, A., et al. (2016). Open versus closed hearing-aid fittings: A literature review. PubMed Central. Retrieved from https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4765810/

Kara, E., et al. (2024). Improving speech intelligibility in noise and spatial hearing: Effects of microphone placement in hearing aids. PubMed Central. Retrieved from https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11543641/

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture
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Project
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Assessment Methods and Criteria

Language of Instruction

Turkish

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