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Introduction to Music Technology (259-0-1)

Instructors

Konstantinos Baras

Meeting Info

RCMA Lower Level 121: Mon, Wed 12:30PM - 1:50PM

Overview of class

The class will cover aspects of music software and hardware through both practical and theoretical applications. Topics include music notation software such as MuseScore and Finale; audio recording and mixing with digital audio workstations (DAWs) such as Audacity, Reaper, and Ableton; and digital signal processing with the use of MaxMSP and Ableton. Goals of the class are to create an electronic music piece (in any style and aesthetic) as well as to acquire the necessary knowledge for further creative work. Students are required to bring their laptops (and headphones) to class.

Registration Requirements

Registration requires department consent. Priority is given to majors in the Bienen School of Music. To be added to the wait-list for registration, copy/paste this link and fill out the application form:

https://bit.ly/MT259-4930.

Wait-list applications from previous quarters do not carry over.

Teaching Method

The class is organized into units, each of which has three distinct parts:
Part I: Theory - an introduction to new information.
Part II: Practice - a hands-on approach to the theoretical material.
Part III: Assignments - students complete independent assignments to conclude the unit.

Evaluation Method

Final Assignment: 40%
Unit Assignments: 40%
Class Participation: 20%

Class Materials (Required)

None required for purchase.

Class Materials (Suggested)

The following will be on course reserve at the University Library but students may be interested in acquiring their own copies: Alessandro Cipriani and Maurizio Giri, Electronic Music and Sound Design: Theory and Practice with Max 8, Volumes 1 and 2. Contemponet, 2019 and 2020.