Introduction to Music Technology
Overview
No prior experience with computers or music technology is assumed.
- a brief history of technology in music
- introduction to audio recording principles
- setting up and troubleshooting a typical computer-based music system
- basic concepts of MIDI, sampling, and an introduction to synthesis
- introduction to music sequencing software (DAW)
- introduction to audio mixing techniques
- setting up a personal or school music technology studio or lab
- future directions in music technology
The instructor will devote three hours per week to lecture/demonstration. One hour per week will be spent working on lab assignments under the supervision of the instructor. Students will be expected to complete regular assignments and projects outside of class time. These can be done in the lab or at home.
Exams and quizzes: | 20% |
Project work (minimum of two; may include but is not limited to MIDI remix, audio remix, electronic soundscapes): | 60% |
Written critiques of own and others' work: | 20% |
Total: | 100% |
No single evaluation will be worth more than 30%
Through lecture/demonstrations and hands-on lab work, students will learn the basic theoretical and practical applications of music technology. Emphasis will be placed on the creative and artistic use of these tools. Due to the continually evolving nature of technology, students will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the basic concepts common to all music software and hardware, and the ability to transfer their knowledge and skills to new situations.
On successful completion of the course students will be able to work effectively with at least two industry standard DAWs, and to demonstrate:
- a knowledge of important developments in the history of music technology, along with an appreciation of current trends
- the ability to use relevant software for MIDI sequencing, audio recording, editing and mixing
- an understanding of basic concepts of MIDI, sound synthesis and sampling, and the ability to apply this knowledge in setting up and maintaining a personal or school-based studio or lab
- creative and inventive uses of the techniques learned in this course
No texts or materials are required. All required hardware and software for the completion of assignments and projects is available in the lab.
Requisites
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Equivalencies
None
Course Guidelines
Course Guidelines for previous years are viewable by selecting the version desired. If you took this course and do not see a listing for the starting semester / year of the course, consider the previous version as the applicable version.
Course Transfers
These are for current course guidelines only. For a full list of archived courses please see https://www.bctransferguide.ca
Institution | Transfer Details for MUSC 1182 |
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Capilano University (CAPU) | CAPU PSEL 1XX (3) |
Simon Fraser University (SFU) | SFU CA 1XX (3) |
Thompson Rivers University (TRU) | TRU MUSC 1XXX (3) |
Thompson Rivers University (TRU) | No credit |
Trinity Western University (TWU) | TWU MUSI 340 (3) |
University of British Columbia - Okanagan (UBCO) | No credit |
University of British Columbia - Vancouver (UBCV) | UBCV MUSC_V 119 (3) |
University of Northern BC (UNBC) | No credit |
University of Victoria (UVIC) | UVIC MUS 1XX (0.5) |
Vancouver Island University (VIU) | Credit determined after audition. |
Course Offerings
Winter 2025
CRN | Days | Instructor | Status | More details |
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CRN
15124
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Mon Wed | Instructor Last Name
Topp
Instructor First Name
Brian
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Course Status
Open
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