PAT 514: Contemporary Software Techniques in Performing Arts Technology (Winter 2025)

   
Instructor Hao-Wen Dong (ude.hcimu@gnodwh)
Room Music 378 (Music Tech Lab) or Zoom
Days & times 11:30am–1pm, Mondays & Wednesdays
Office hours By appointment

[Gradescope]


Description

In this workshop-style course, students will be working on a term project relevant to their own research or creative interests. Students will also gain hands-on experience on how to read, write and review a research paper.


Schedule

Week Date Meeting Assignment Project Reading
1 Jan 8 Introduction      
2 Jan 13 How to read a paper?     D1, D2 & D3
  Jan 15 Project consultation      
3 Jan 20 No Class (MLK Day)      
  Jan 22 How to write a paper?     W1
4 Jan 27 How to review a paper?     R1 & R2
  Jan 29 Project pitch   Pitch  
5 Feb 3 Peer review (writing samples): Erfun      
  Feb 5 Peer review (writing samples): Jiawen Assignment 1    
6 Feb 10 Peer review (writing samples): Eloysa    
  Feb 12 Peer review (writing samples): Molly    
7 Feb 17 Paper discussion: Herman └ due    
  Feb 19 Paper discussion: Jiawen Assignment 2    
8 Feb 24 Paper discussion: Molly    
  Feb 26 Project Check-in Check-in  
9 Mar 3 No Class (Spring Break)   M1
  Mar 5 No Class (Spring Break)    
10 Mar 10 Paper discussion: Eloysa    
  Mar 12 Paper discussion: Erfun └ due    
11 Mar 17 Paper discussion (best papers): Herman      
  Mar 19 Paper discussion (best papers): Molly      
12 Mar 24 Paper discussion (best papers): Erfun      
  Mar 26 Project Check-in   Check-in  
13 Mar 31 Paper discussion (best papers): Eloysa      
  Apr 2 Paper discussion (best papers): Jiawen      
14 Apr 7 Project consultation      
  Apr 9 Project consultation      
15 Apr 14 Project consultation     M2
  Apr 16 Project consultation Assignment 3    
16 Apr 21 Project presentation └ due Presentation & report  

Resources

Reading

Writing

Reviewing

Misc


Assignments

  Content Out Due on
Assignment 1 Peer review Feb 8 Feb 17
Assignment 2 Paper review Feb 21 Mar 17
Assignment 3 Peer review (report drafts) TBD TBD

Project

  Due on
Pitch Jan 29
Presentation Apr 21
Report draft Apr 21
Final report Apr 28

Grading

All grading and regrade requests will be handled on Gradescope.

Assignments 40% Project 60%
├ Peer review (writing samples) 15% ├ Presentation 10%
├ Paper review 10% ├ Results 25%
└ Peer review (final reports) 15% └ Final report 25%

The final grading scale is as follows.

                   
A+ >96 B+ 87–89 C+ 77–79 D+ 67–69 F <60
A 93–96 B 83–86 C 73–76 D 63–66    
A− 90–92 B− 80–82 C− 70–72 D− 60–62    

Policies

Attendance

Course Recordings

Generative AI Usage

Plagiarism & Academic Misconduct

Accommodations for Students with Disabilities/Disability Statement

The University of Michigan recognizes disability as an integral part of diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive and equitable educational environment for students with disabilities. Students who are experiencing a disability-related barrier should contact Services for Students with Disabilities ((734) 763-3000 or ssdoffice@umich.edu). For students who are connected with SSD, accommodation requests can be made in Accommodate. If you have any questions or concerns please contact your SSD Coordinator or visit SSD’s Current Student webpage. SSD considers aspects of the course design, course learning objects and the individual academic and course barriers experienced by the student. Further conversation with SSD, instructors, and the student may be warranted to ensure an accessible course experience.

Sexual Misconduct Policy

Title IX prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, which includes sexual misconduct — including harassment, domestic and dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. We understand that sexual violence can undermine students’ academic success and we encourage anyone dealing with sexual misconduct to talk to someone about their experience, so they can get the support they need. Confidential support and academic advocacy can be found with the Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness Center (SAPAC) on their 24-hour crisis line at (734) 936-3333. Alleged violations can be non-confidentially reported to the Office for Institutional Equity (OIE).

Mental Health and Well-Being

Students may experience stressors that can impact both their academic experience and their personal well-being. These may include academic pressure and challenges associated with relationships, mental health, alcohol or other drugs, identities, finances, etc. If you are experiencing concerns, seeking help is a courageous thing to do for yourself and those who care about you. If the source of your stressors is academic, please contact me so that we can find solutions together. For personal concerns, U-M offers many resources, some of which are listed at Resources for Students on the Well-being Collective website. You can also search for additional resources on that website.


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