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Music Technology -- Music Elective
This course is designed to expose students to the basics of music technology. Computer music formats, electronic instruments, music notation, recording technology and techniques, and film music are among the topics that will be addressed. Students will have hands-on experience working with the computer programs GarageBand, Noteflight, and Audacity. If time allows we will explore iMovie. In addition this course will cover non-music aspects of the music business world including marketing, advertising, and production.
Unit 1: GarageBand, Loops, and Song Form
Unit 2: GarageBand – Mixing and Remixing
Unit 3: Drum Sequences and Audio Sample
Unit 4: Podcasting and Audio Recording
Unit 5: Soundtrack / Film Music
Unit 6: Record Your Own Song
Unit 7: Careers in Music Technology