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This course introduces the basic principles of digital audio, and presents several of its applications. Students will learn the physics of sound and the human auditory system, how analog audio is converted to digital, and the properties of different digital audio formats. They will also get hands-on experience with creating audio plugins for digital audio workstations, as well as creating sound engines for games.

The course will be delivered entirely online. Readings/videos and activities will be posted on a weekly basis. Students are expected to study the readings/videos and attempt the activities prior to the pod meetings.

There will be no live lectures. Each student will join a pod of up to 7 students that will meet with the instructor for a half-hour slot every week at a pre-arranged time. Students will have a chance to ask questions about the readings/videos and get help with the activities and assignments.

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