MCT4024 – Networked Music Performance Technologies 1

Schedule, syllabus and examination date

Course content

The aim of this course is to provides theoretical and practical knowledge on advanced audio-visual systems for online synchronous musical collaboration as well as for communication in hybrid settings. The students will learn to operate and maintain the physical-virtual Portal, a laboratory for network-based musical communication.

Learning outcome

Having completed the course, the student will:

  • be familiar with tools for synchronous online musical collaboration.
  • be familiar with the technical design of advanced audiovisual communication platforms.
  • know about the theoretical and practical limitations of different audiovisual networking systems and possible workarounds for specific applications.
  • be able to set up and use different types of technologies for physical-virtual communication, including audio/video equipment, networking technologies, and collaboration platforms.
  • be able to arrange public events in the Portal with external partners, including pre-event communication, planning and testing, and technical assistance during the event.
  • be able to document the technical setup and the practical running of audiovisual communication and collaboration.

Admission to the course

Students who are admitted to study programmes at UiO must each semester register which courses and exams they wish to sign up for in Studentweb.

The course is available to students admitted to Music, Communication and Technology (master). Students enrolled in other Master`s Degree Programmes can, on application, be admitted to the course if this is cleared by their own study programme.

If you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures.

It is recommended that the students have some experience in audio engineering and/or music technology.

Overlapping courses

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