MIDI/Digital Audio (Mus 198, Music Technology I) 3 cr.

Dr. James Fay, Professor of Music
Office: CM-228, (703) 323-3177, Fax: (703) 323-4248, Music/Art Dept. (703) 323-3114
E-mail: jfayj@nvcc.edu
Web: http://www.nvcc.edu/home/nvfayxj

Course Description and Objectives:

An introduction to MIDI and digital audio, this course will teach how these
formats work, how to set up and use equipment, and how to use it to write
and arrange music. Multimedia, video, and educational and training
applications are discussed as well. This course will include both theory and lab work.

Course Content:

What MIDI and Digital Audio are
How MIDI and Digital Audio work
History of Electronic Music
How to select and connect equipment
Anatomy of a sound card
Crash course in Music Theory
How to compose and arrange music
Software and hardware selection and use
Electronic theory and troubleshooting
Multimedia and Internet Multimedia Techniques

Policies:

Students are responsible for attending classes, doing assigned homework and projects, and preparing for and taking tests.

Students are expected to follow the Information Technology Student/Patron Ethics Agreement
as posted in computer areas and academic integrity standards as set down in the Student Handbook.

Missing greater than 30% of classes will cause a failing grade for the class, regardless of the reason for the absence.
Make-up tests will only be given when the student requests the teacher and provides acceptable reasons for the request.
Reasonably late homework is acceptable.

In case of emergency, please follow the emergency procedure as discussed on the first day of school and as posted in the classroom.

NVCC is a place for learning and growing. You should feel safe and comfortable anywhere on this campus. In order to meet this objective, you should

* let your instructor, his /her supervisor, the Dean of Students or Provost know if any unsafe, unwelcome or uncomfortable situation arises
that interferes with the learning process;

* inform the instructor within the first two weeks of classes, if you have special needs or a disability that may affect your performance in this course.
 
 
 

Required Texts and Materials:

Experiencing Music Technology, 2nd edition (includes PC and Mac CD-ROM), by David Brian Williams and Peter Richard Webster, published by Schirmer Books
 

Grading Rationale: (91-100=A, 81-90=B, 71-80=C, 61-70=D, 0-60=F)

Class Participation and attendance: 15%
Projects: 45%
Mid-term test: 20%
Final test: 20%