MUSI 107 Music Production

Students learn methods for digital music creation and for audio recording and engineering. Topics include DAWs (digital audio workstations), samples and loops, synths and other digital instruments, basic recording techniques for acoustic instruments and vocals in live and studio settings, and an introduction to mixing and mastering.

Credits

3 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

45

Semester Contact Hours Lab

0

General Education Competency

Humanistic & Artistic Way of Knowing

MUSI 107Music Production

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I. General Information

Department

II. Course Specification

Course Type

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General Education Competency

Humanistic & Artistic Way of Knowing

Credit Hours Narrative

3 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

45

Semester Contact Hours Lab

0

Repeatable

Yes

III. Catalog Course Description

Students learn methods for digital music creation and for audio recording and engineering. Topics include DAWs (digital audio workstations), samples and loops, synths and other digital instruments, basic recording techniques for acoustic instruments and vocals in live and studio settings, and an introduction to mixing and mastering.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

  • Employ music theory, musical style, software navigation, and musical and technical vocabulary
  • Understand examples of music productions from different cultures as well as their cultural, intellectual, and historical contexts
  • Employ production and recording techniques in a rigorous creative process, including collaboration with other students
  • Communicate detailed feedback on other students' work, helping develop productive critical perspectives

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

VI. Delivery Methodologies