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Introduction to the Electronic Music Lab
Course: MTC189

First Term: 2018 Fall
 Lec + Lab   1 Credit(s)   2 Period(s)   2 Load  
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: T Lab Load


Description: Designed for the student with little or no experience in electronic music. Includes the various components of the electronic music lab, including synthesizers, MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface), computers, and audio systems



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Describe the purpose of each major component in the electronic music lab. (I-IV)
2. Set up a music work station connecting the major components. (I-IV)
3. Implement the operating systems of each major component. (I-IV)
4. Utilize the major components for various assigned projects. (I- IV)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Synthesizers
   A. Basic operations
   B. Introduction to sound production
   C. Patch organization and storage
   D. Cable connections
II. MIDI
   A. Modes
      1. Omni
      2. Poly
      3. Multi
   B. Interface
   C. Cable connections
III. Computer
   A. Disk initialization and copy disk
   B. File functions
      1. Open
      2. Save
      3. Save as
      4. Close
   C. Edit functions
      1. Cut
      2. Copy
      3. Paste
   D. Mouse manipulation
      1. Point, click, and drag
      2. Double click
   E. Hierarchical filing systems
   F. Drives
   G. Cable connections
IV. Audio System
   A. Use and care of headphones
   B. Amplifiers
      1. Outputs (left/right)
      2. Volume settings
   C. Mixing board
      2. Channels (left/right)
      3. Inputs/outputs (left/right)
   D. Cable connections
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date:  6/27/1995

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