MUS 160 - Computer Music Technology I

Credits: 3

Description
A hands-on course correlating music with computer usage. Classes take place in a one-computer station-per-student environment. Topics include sound/data management, MIDI, basic recording, editing, signal processing, and music publishing software. Systems used may include Ableton Live, Apple Logic, and MakeMusic Finale.

Student Learning Outcomes

Name key features and functions of common computer music hardware and software.
Describe how to use basic features of common computer music hardware and software.
Explain how to use software applications in the creation of music and music publishing.
Demonstrate MIDI applications using hardware and software together.
Operate a computer for basic music recording using different software applications.

Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None

Graded: Letter Grade