Making Music with Computers

Course Description

Hands-on introduction to using computers to create music. Topics include sequencing, editing, sampling, and looping. Software includes Garage Band, Logic Express, Reason, and Audacity.

Syllabus

Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:

Students successfully completing this course will be able to:

  • Critically analyze claims, arguments, artifacts or information.
  • Construct coherent, evidence-based arguments.

Course Grading Information:

Activity/Performance Measure Percentage/Points
Two Annotated Playlists10%
Three Composition Projects45%
Final Composition Project20%
Exam 110%
Exam 215%

Grading Scale

Percentage Letter Grade
95-100A
90-94A-
87-89B+
83-86B
80-82B-
77-79C+
73-76C
70-72C-
67-69D+
63-66D
60-62D-
0-59F

Attendance/Participation:

Participation and attendance is a crucial aspect for class success, both academically and artistically. Attendance is taken at the beginning of each class. It is the responsibility of the student to make up any missed assignments and keep track of missed material. Short review tutorial videos and material are available in Canvas Announcements.

Course Materials Purchased by the Students:

  • 16 GB or greater USB flash drive or other portable storage medium.
  • Headphones (1/8” input)

Scholarly Perspectives

This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.