MUS 150 Introduction to Music Technology
This course is designed to introduce students to music technology software and hardware used to create, prepare, record and perform digital music. Topics focus on acoustics, digital audio, MIDI and MIDI sequencing and notation software. Emphases are on the operation and components of the typical MIDI and digital audio lab (hardware and software). Students complete projects in areas such as music notation, MIDI sequencing and digital audio. Students learn to identify and use the basic studio methods of music composing, recording, editing, arranging and orchestration. 12 (3 lecture hours) Note: It is highly recommended that students know how to manage files, install software and use the internet.