Music and AI (Pieter van Engelen)

Module code
M-JP-MAAI
Curricular domain
Profile, extension and depth: Theory Classes
Credits
2
Group size
7
Number of course weeks
6
Class duration
2 hours
Total contact hours
12 hours. If there are fewer applications for this subject than indicated in the description, it will typically proceed with proportionally less contact time (and accordingly more individual attention per student), but in case of on-campus classes never with fewer than 4 students.
Study load
44 hours

Form / content / level

Prerequisites
Admitted to second year of Bachelor Jazz & Pop or Composition for Film and Theatre. This subject can only be followed on-campus.
Competencies
See Competencies Matrix.
Aims
Developing oversight in the field of AI applied to aspects of music.
Developing skills in applying AI agents in the practice of the student.
Relation to other modules
Related to the other ICT and music mixing modules.
Content
In this course the student will get an oversight in what AI is and what it is not. Current techniques will be explained and discussed. We will not only discuss the technological point of view, but also the societal, philosophical and ethical point of view.
After the general overview we will focus on applications relevant for the practice as musician or composer.
You pass this course by writing a report on an application of AI('s) for your (future) practice.
Mode(s) of instruction
Group classes.
Material & Tools
n/a
Student activity
Completing assignments, giving presentations, exchanging feedback, taking part in discussions.

Examination and assessment

Mode(s) of assessment
A written report assessed via a rubric.
Criteria
Students should have mastered the elements described under Contents.
Active participation.
Pass requirements
The student has successfully completed the module if they are graded "satisfactory".
Examination procedure
The report is graded by the teacher.
Resit options
See the Education and Assessment Plan.

Module summary

Developing oversight in the field of AI applied to aspects of music.
Developing skills in applying AI agents in the practice of the student.