MUS 223T Music Technology for Musicians (Not offered 1998-99)

Designed for students with musical literacy and some music background who wish to learn basic principles of Musical Technology and practical use of current software and hardware. Students will work individually in the studio using both MIDI digital recording/editing applications. At times students will present work in progress to the rest of the class. Some limited lectures will provide appropriate historical context and technical explanations in the areas of acoustics, analog electronics, basic computer function, digital processes, and MIDI. Although it is not a composition course, some original composition may be done as part of a final project, etc. Nevertheless, emphasis will be on technical rather than intuitive matters. Students will complete a number of assignments designed to develop knowledge and skill with various aspects of the technology in addition to quizzes, midterm and final. In some cases the exams will consist of demonstrating practical facility in the studio. A final project may be required. Some background in acoustics/physics is desirable. Knowledge of and proficiency with musical notation is required. Due to the limitations of the MIDI Studio facility, enrollment will be limited to 8.

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