MUS A112: Computers in Music 3

Course Outline of Record
Item	Value
Curriculum Committee Approval Date	03/23/2022
Top Code	100400 - Music
Units	3 Total Units
Hours	90 Total Hours (Lecture Hours 36; Lab Hours 54)
Total Outside of Class Hours	0
Course Credit Status	Credit: Degree Applicable (D)
Material Fee	No
Basic Skills	Not Basic Skills (N)
Repeatable	No
Open Entry/Open Exit	No
Grading Policy	Standard Letter (S), Pass/No Pass (B)

Course Description

Designed to introduce the layman or computer professional to the rapidly evolving use of computers and related digital technology in music. Emphasis will be given to professional music software, dedicated music systems, MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) and digital audio. PREREQUISITE: MUS A111. Transfer Credit: CSU.

Course Level Student Learning Outcome(s)

Create 2 musical compositions utilizing standard music production programs that demonstrate competency in the following techniques:
a. Electronica style structures
b. Loop editing
c. Plugins
d. Mastering

Course Objectives

1. Create a minimum of 2 musical compositions & or arrangements (or remixes) that demonstrate their understanding of this digital medium.
2. Demonstrate 3rd tier competency in compositions, etc. that reflect mastery of digital audio file inclusion, use of ?a cappellas? & seamless blending of original MIDI material.

Lecture Content

Accretion of the MIDI Specification MIDI messages MIDI controllers MIDI and SMPTE Time Code System Exclusive messages Third tier use of professional Music Production software Sequencing techniques used in electronica, i.e. dubstep, glitch-hop, etc. Cubase (PC and Mac) FL Studio Advanced sequencer editing functions Digital sampling synthesis Film concert DVDs such as: hype! Standard MIDI Files (SMFs) Creating Manipulating Use of "a cappellas" Beat creation

Lab Content

Cubase: Working with LoopMash: Slicing and instant re-assembling of audio rhythmic material. Working with Groove Agent One: An MPC-style (Music Production Controller) virtual drum machine for creating beats & reconstructing loops. DATT:

Method(s) of Instruction

Lecture (02)
DE Live Online Lecture (02S)
DE Online Lecture (02X)
Lab (04)
DE Live Online Lab (04S)
DE Online Lab (04X)

Instructional Techniques

Detailed computer-generated lecture/demonstrations. Hands-on computer lab work. Instructional DVDs, CDs, QuickTime and YouTube clips, live performances and guest speakers.

Reading Assignments

Syllabus reading: Cubase Tutorials.

Writing Assignments

Students must demonstrate proficiency in MIDI & digital audio to the instructor s satisfaction through class projects to complete the course.

Out-of-class Assignments

Electronica performances, particularly those that feature alumni. Visiting SoundCloud & BandCamp websites for current & past students' projects.

Demonstration of Critical Thinking

Successful completion of individual student projects. Verbal critiques of fellow students' work.

Required Writing, Problem Solving, Skills Demonstration