MUS 195 - Topics in Sound Technology

Credits: 1

An exploration of a specific topic in which students investigate the tools and techniques of modern sound technology. Audiovisual resources and required field trips may be used to enhance the course material. The class has an emphasis on hands-on learning with the latest recording hardware and software. May be repeated for degree credit if the topics are different.

Fall 2018, MUS 195A-01: Foundations of Music Technology (1). Facilitating musicianship through the use of technology. Course topics include fundamental concepts of sound, acoustics, and audio; an introduction to music-notation software, MIDI and audio recording; signal processing; and interactive music-system programming. The course addresses past, current, and emerging trends in music technology as they relate to facilitating an understanding of musical concepts. Spice.