MUS 119 - Music Technology MIDI/Audio 2

4 Credit(s)

Hands-on instruction in advanced techniques of music technology in a comprehensive MIDI/audio studio. Students will learn advanced applications of synthesizers, professional sound recording/editing software, MIDI networking, MIDI sequencing, digital effects, and both analog and digital mixing and mastering. Students will gain experience in syncing sound and music to digital videos. Students will also have the opportunity to work with many audio formats such as AIFF, WAV, MP3, and surround sound as they work on their sound event projects. Students will work in the studio a minimum of 3 hours per week outside of class.

Prerequisite: MUS 118
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:

Demonstrate intermediate knowledge of MIDI and its use in an electronic music studio (CLO 1.3, 3.3)
Demonstrate intermediate knowledge of microphone use and signal routing (CLO 1.2, 3.3)
Develop intermediate skills in use of DAWs and MIDI hardware through creative projects (CLO 4.2, 4.3, 5.4)
Demonstrate basic knowledge and practical use of MIDI and audio post-production for use with video (CLO 5.2, 5.3, 5.4)

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