Music Tech Certificate & AFA Core Curriculum
MUSC 1415
Intro to Music Technology
The basics, pure and simple.
This is a course for students interested in using personal computers to create live, recorded, and engraved music. No specific prior music or computer training is assumed. Emphasis will be placed on common desktop music production techniques that are applicable to a variety of hardware, software programs, and operating systems regardless of manufacturer or developer. (3 credit hours, Fall Semesters)
The basics, pure and simple.
This is a course for students interested in using personal computers to create live, recorded, and engraved music. No specific prior music or computer training is assumed. Emphasis will be placed on common desktop music production techniques that are applicable to a variety of hardware, software programs, and operating systems regardless of manufacturer or developer. (3 credit hours, Fall Semesters)
MUSC 2410
Techniques for Live Sound
Live audio fundamentals.
This course serves as an introduction to the theory, techniques and equipment used in live sound reinforcement and recording. Topics include sound theory and acoustics, cables, mixers, signal processors, microphones, and loudspeakers. Live recording techniques are explored and implemented. Qualifications and duties of a professional sound operator are also examined. (2 credit hours, Fall Semesters)
Live audio fundamentals.
This course serves as an introduction to the theory, techniques and equipment used in live sound reinforcement and recording. Topics include sound theory and acoustics, cables, mixers, signal processors, microphones, and loudspeakers. Live recording techniques are explored and implemented. Qualifications and duties of a professional sound operator are also examined. (2 credit hours, Fall Semesters)
MUSC 2430
Intermediate Music Technology
Skills to take your music further.
This course explores further concepts and applications of music technology initially studied in MUSC 1415 Intro to Music Technology. Topics will focus on intermediate techniques in MIDI sequencing, audio signal processing, multi-track recording, and music engraving. (3 credit hours, Spring Semesters)
Skills to take your music further.
This course explores further concepts and applications of music technology initially studied in MUSC 1415 Intro to Music Technology. Topics will focus on intermediate techniques in MIDI sequencing, audio signal processing, multi-track recording, and music engraving. (3 credit hours, Spring Semesters)
MUSC 2500
Music Portfolio
Putting it all together…
This course covers practical matters for the emerging musician including the development of a professional portfolio, resume, and other promotional materials. Areas of specialization within music are investigated. Educational and professional opportunities are explored. A capstone project will demonstrate the knowledge and competency acquired by the student over the course of the certificate program. (2 credit hours, Spring Semesters)
Putting it all together…
This course covers practical matters for the emerging musician including the development of a professional portfolio, resume, and other promotional materials. Areas of specialization within music are investigated. Educational and professional opportunities are explored. A capstone project will demonstrate the knowledge and competency acquired by the student over the course of the certificate program. (2 credit hours, Spring Semesters)
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