| Course code | KOE950 |
| Name of the course | Digital Skills for Musicians |
| Languages of instruction | estonian/english |
| Teaching staff | |
| Responsible staff member | Piret Lehiste |
| Graded or pass/fail examinations |
| Semester |
| ECTS |
| Total ECTS | 2 ECTS |
Course aims
The main goal of the subject is to provide students with digital skills essential for their studies at the university and their future careers in a technology-rich society. The course consists of seven topics, of which the first is compulsory and six others are elective:
Introduction to Sound Theory
AV Recording
Online AV Collaboration Tools
Digital Music Libraries
Music Notation Software
Data Collection and Spreadsheets
E-Portfolio Development
Each student must choose four elective topics in addition to the compulsory one.
The aim of Introduction to Sound Theory is to develop a basic understanding of the physics of sound, i.e. acoustics and psychoacoustics. The aim of AV Recording is to teach how to record a music performance, using mainly the equipment of the academy. The aim of Online AV Collaboration Tools is to introduce students to different digital solutions that enable teaching and performing online. The aim of Digital Music Libraries is to introduce students to various digital music libraries. The aim of Music Notation Software is to give an overview of the most commonly used music notation software. The aim of “Data Collection and Spreadsheets” is to introduce students to the basics of web-based questionnaire design and data analysis. The aim of E-Portfolio Development is to familiarize students with various digital tools for creating an e-portfolio.
Learning outcomes
Topic 1) “Introduction to Sound Theory”. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- understand the basics of the physics of sound and its terminology;
- understand the basics of acoustics and psychoacoustics.
Topic 2) “AV Recording”. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- record musical performances, using the provided recording kit systems or other basic equipment;
- edit and mix recorded content to achieve desired audio and visual results;
- render audio or video files and upload them to popular video-sharing platforms.
Topic 3) “Online AV Collaboration Tools”. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- independently use video conferencing software and hardware meant for teaching/performing over the internet;
- independently use academy’s rooms equipped for teaching/performing over the internet.
Topic 4) “Digital Music Libraries”. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- access and use various digital sheet music libraries;
- find the repertoire they require using relevant search engines;
- use tools such as metronome, fingering, annotation and identify cases where each tool is applicable.
Topic 5) “Music Notation Software”. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- identify which music notation software is suitable for their needs;
- successfully apply music notation software in their performance, teaching, or research practice;
- integrate music notation software into other tools (LMS or presentation software).
Topic 6) “Data Collection and Spreadsheets”. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- create a web-based questionnaire to collect data;
- apply basic methods of data analysis and visualize collected data.
Topic 7) “E-Portfolio Development”. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- understand the importance of an e-portfolio for musicians;
- create and design an e-portfolio to showcase their musical work and digital skills.
