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MUSIC 251

Music Technology 1

Music College of Fine Arts and Communications

Course Description

Music technology concepts, principles, and applications. Foundation course in Commercial Music core.

When Taught

Fall

Grade Rule

Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)

Fixed

2

Fixed

2

Fixed

2

Other Prerequisites

Music major status or instructor consent for TMA majors.

Title

Practical Hands-On Experience

Learning Outcome

This course focuses on basic audio principles. Students will begin to use studio technology in labs for this course where they can benefit from hands-on experience.

Title

Audio Technology

Learning Outcome

Student will become familiar with basic audio principles, including fundamentals of hearing, psycho-acoustics, microphones, speakers, mixing consoles, patch bays, signal processing, etc.

Title

Technology

Learning Outcome

Students are introduced to the basics of hardware and software technology used in commerical music production. They will demonstrate a working knowledge of sequencing and notation programs.