MUS 0007. Composition with Electronic Media
Units: 3
Advisory: Completion of MUS 10 and 40A with grades of "C" or better or equivalent keyboard skills and ability to read music notation
Hours: 72 (54 lecture, 18 laboratory)
Introduction to electronic music creation, audio synthesis, sequencing, MIDI technology, and computer–aided music notation. Areas of coverage include signal flow, creation of sound patches and tracks, computer-aided score notation, and hardware/computer-aided sequencing. (CSU)
MUS 0007 - Composition with Electronic Media
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Catalog Description DESCRIPTION IS HERE: Advisory: Completion of MUS 10 and 40A with grades of "C" or better or equivalent keyboard skills and ability to read music notation Hours: 72 (54 lecture, 18 laboratory) Description: Introduction to electronic music creation, audio synthesis, sequencing, MIDI technology, and computer–aided music notation. Areas of coverage include signal flow, creation of sound patches and tracks, computer-aided score notation, and hardware/computer-aided sequencing. (CSU) Units 3 Lecture-Discussion 54 Laboratory 18 By Arrangement Contact Hours 72 Outside of Class Hours Course Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate a basic understanding of the capture and manipulation of various audio sources. Create, edit, and save a software based electronic music composition featuring the insertion of sound patches. Transcribe and edit a notation based piece of music onto an appropriate music editing software program. Course Content Outline I. Audio concepts – Overview A. Audio in acoustic and electrical form – Overview B. Capture and manipulation of audio - Overview C. Analog Vs. Digital capture and manipulation formats- Overview II. Synthesis A. History of electromechanical/electronic sound creation B. Analog synthesis C. Digital synthesis D. Sampling, tailoring, and application of content III. MIDI control protocol and related technologies A. MIDI as a stand alone hardware control protocol B. MIDI as a control protocol embedded in software applications IV. Notation – Transcription of a piece of music manuscript A. Score template configuration B. Entering note symbols C. Entering dynamics/expression/articulation markings D. Step-based content entry E. Real-time content entry F. Score editing, printing, and exporting as a digitally viewable document V. Sequencing – Production of an original piece of electronic music A. Track creation B. Selection/tailoring, and insertion of patches C. Step-based entry of musical content D. Real-time, controller-based entry of musical content E. Editing content F. Mixing content G. Exporting of content in a playable, distributable form VI. The computer-based digital composition/audio workstation A. Computer language (Binary, hexadecimal) B. The Computer: Specification of components and system configuration C. Computer peripherals: Performance and compatibility 1. Audio/MIDI Interfaces 2. MIDI patchbays/matrixes 3. MIDI Controllers D. Electronic music composition software / Hybrid EMC/DAW software E. Hybrid hardware/software MIDI/DAW systems Course Objectives Course Objectives Lecture Objectives: 1.Demonstrate a working knowledge of the history of electronic music creation. 2.Differentiate between analog and digital methods of synthesis. 3.Explain the basic theoretical knowledge of the capture and manipulation of various audio sources. Laboratory Objectives: 1.Dictate and save a notation-based piece as a project file. 2.Transcribe and edit a notation-based piece of music. 3.Demonstrate a basic theoretical understanding of the capture and manipulation of various audio sources. 4.Create, edit, and save a hardware or software-based electronic music composition featuring the insertion of sound patches. 5.Save the sequence-based piece as both a project file and export content in a playable format. 6.Produce a computer based digital composition using electronic music composition software and software-based sequencing technology. Methods of Evaluation Objective Examinations Projects Skill Demonstrations Reading Assignments 1) Read the assigned text content addressing analog and digital synthesis. Present a brief oral report to the class discussing important key points in the chapter. 2) Locate and read an article in a current periodical (example: Electronic Musician) on current trends in electronic music hardware, software, and/or computer systems. Report your findings during class discussion. Writing, Problem Solving or Performance 1) Write a critical review of two electronic music-centered recordings employing concepts and terminology introduced in the class. 2) Skills demonstration: Students will play finished compositions in class. Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.) Students will be tested on the following: 1) Concepts and topics drawn from in-class lectures, discussions and lab activities as well as out-of-class assignments. 2) Electronic music composition sequencing workstation configuration, operation and software navigation. Methods of Instruction Laboratory Lecture/Discussion Distance Learning Other materials and-or supplies required of students that contribute to the cost of the course.
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