Foundations of Music Tech I

Catalog description

This course will enable students to develop facility with a range of music technology hardware; and software, and learn procedures for operating those elements. This course will feature uses of technology in K-12 music education settings. Various methods and software applications available for use in public schools as well as their relative merits will be investigated. Additionally, this course provides a foundation for students to develop their creative capacities. Course topics will include student-based performance (sequences, warm-ups, accompaniment, transposition, scoring), composition (sequencing, arranging, scoring), administrative functions (grading, communications, research, databases, financial management), logistics (lab set-up, funding), and resources. Students should have previous experience with Windows or Mac interfaces and familiarity with the internet.