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MUSIC 252

Music Technology 2

Music College of Fine Arts and Communications

Course Description

Continuation of Music 251. Music technology concept, principles, and applications.

When Taught

Winter

Grade Rule

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

Min

2

Fixed

2

Fixed

2

Fixed

2

Title

Audio Technology

Learning Outcome

Students gain a more intermediate level of familiarity with recording equipment, recording and mixing strategies, and software tools.  

Title

Audio Production

Learning Outcome

Students continue to develop additional proficiency in audio and music production techniques by applying various concepts in a number of scenarios.  

Title

Practical Hands-On Experience

Learning Outcome

This course is project based, and involves hands on learning both in class and outside of class while working on a variety of assignments.  Students also go on a number of field trips, providing an opportunity to see first hand how professional music and sound facilities function and how various pieces of equipment are used to accomplish certain objectives.  

Title

Career Sampler

Learning Outcome

Building on the knowledge and skillsets gained in Music 251, this class provides an opportunity for students to be introduced to different areas within commercial music. The student gets a chance to briefly expereince what it's like to be a film composer, a post-production audio engineer, music producer, studio owner, and a variety of other areas. Students increase their level of technological competency and ability to execute different types of projects and gain additional skills associated with each area.