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Electronic Music II
Course: MTC192

First Term: 1999 Fall
 Lec + Lab   3 Credit(s)   4 Period(s)   3.7 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S


Description: Continued study of the production of music with Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) configurations. Emphasis on more complex configurations and their applications in song arrangements



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Utilize advanced software and synthesizer editing features. (I)
2. Use editor/librarians and assemble custom patch banks. (II)
3. Develop complex musical arrangements. (II, III)
4. Utilize rhythm machines and other compatible MIDI equipment in song projects. (III)
5. Edit drum patches. (III)
6. Examine patch design and editing. (II, III, IV)
7. Utilize complex MIDI functions and configurations. (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. Song data entry from computer and synthesizer keyboards
   A. Composition software
      1. Song data entry
      2. Print complete scores and parts
   B. Advanced sequencing techniques
      1. Memory shuttle, looping, event chasing
      2. System exclusive, system control
      3. Quantize
      4. Transposition
      5. Chunking
      6. Mapping
         a. Tempo
         b. Key
         c. Meter
II. Editor/Librarians
   A. Patch editing
   B. Create custom patch banks
   C. Use in song arrangements
III. Rhythm machine
   A. Basic programming techniques
   B. Patch editing
   C. Use drum patterns in data entry
   D. Include drum patterns in song projects
IV. Multiple machine MIDI setups for song projects
   A. Project which include
      1. Custom patch banks
      2. System exclusive messages
      3. Advanced sequencing techniques
   B. Performance of projects in stereo
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date:  3/23/1999

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