Unit Code: MUS450

Unit Name: Music Technology 1

Description: Music Technology 1 introduces students to valuable technological resources to increase music productivity and develop techniques for self-promotion via multimedia, recording and music portfolios. This course contains three components: Introduction to Sound and Multimedia, Computer Music Notation, and Recording for Artists. Introduction to Sound and Multimedia: Fundamentals of sound-waves, harmonics, and acoustics with focus on software installation, multimedia files, audio formats, and file compression. Computer Music Notation: Introduction to Sibelius music notation software, basic editing techniques, and sheet music printing. Recording for Artists: Introduction to Logic Pro sequencing software, basic editing techniques, hardware setup, and recording fundamentals.

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Prerequisite: MER

Prerequisite Sentence: N/A

Credit Point: 12

Offered In: Semester 1