MCCCD Program Description

Introduction to Digital Musicianship

Course: MUP100

First Term: 2021 Fall

Lecture 2.0 Credit(s) 2.0 Period(s) 2.0 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S- Standard

Description: A music performance class that provides foundational skills in the use of digital concepts, tools, software applications, and technology to improve performance ability and music making concepts that align with current trends in the music industry.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Examine the concepts, techniques, digital tools, and software required for digital music creation and/or performance. (I, IV, V, VI) 2. Improve music performance ability through the use of digital tools, software and other resources. (I, II, III) 3. Explore current trends, expectations, and skills required of performing musicians in the current music industry. (IV) 4. Apply critical listening skills to a wide-range of recorded music as inspiration and/or to create reference material. (II, III, V, VI, VII, VIII) 5. Create multilayered music recordings using digital tools and recording software. (VI, VII, VIII) 6. Demonstrate the ability to perform and record music in a variety of settings, including as a solo artist and in collaboration with others. (VI, VII, VIII) 7. Create audio and video recordings to be used in a variety of settings including virtual auditions, social media applications, virtual ensemble performances, and/or live performances. (VI, VII, VIII) 8. Transmit audio recordings digitally to other musicians through various methods of distribution. (VII, VIII, IX) 9. Produce final audio and/or video projects suitable for upload to broadcast channels, social media channels, and/or live streaming. (VII, VIII, IX)
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. Digital musicianship concepts and tools A. Overview of digital musicianship B. Devices utilized in digital musicianship C. Digital tools and hardware used to create digital music D. Troubleshooting and problem solving with digital tools and devices II. Strategies, techniques and tools to improve music performance ability A. Improving intonation B. Improving rhythmic performance C. Improving ability to perform in sync with a click track and/or reference materials D. Performing with headphones/self-monitoring III. Use of microphones A. Internal and external microphone differences B. Proximity effect C. On-Axis and Off-Axis D. Developing a consistent and optimal instrumental and/or vocal sound for recording IV. Music performance expectations in current music industry A. Performance skills B. Performing in a variety of styles and settings C. Performing with and to reference materials D. Sharing and receiving various audio file formats E. Recording files remotely V. Reference Material A. Creating a click track B. Creating an audio backing track C. Developing instructions on the use of reference materials for collaboration D. Sharing reference material with other musicians VI. Digital tools used to create recordings A. Simple recording software B. Digital Audio Workstation software C. Social Media Applications D. Online or internet-based applications VII. Individual or solo recordings A. One track audio recording B. One track audio recording with reference track C. Multitrack audio recording with reference track D. Audio and video recording of a performance to a reference track VIII. Collaborative recordings A. Pre-production planning for collaboration B. Creating reference materials and instructions C. Creating audio and/or video recordings D. Producing recordings IX. File management A. Software and hardware tools for file storage B. Software and hardware tools for transmission of files C. Files preparation for upload to various social media platforms, website and/or live streaming applications D. Uploading and sharing fully produced files and/or projects electronically

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: February 23, 2021

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