2010-11 Catalog

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Offering Description

Producing and Sequencing Music

Summer quarter

Faculty: Peter Randlette digital media, sound design, media technology, computer applications in media, interactivity

Fields of Study: music

Summer: CRN (Credit) Level 40106 (8) First Session  

Credits: 8(Su)

Class Standing: Freshmen - Senior

Offered During: Day

Description

As music composition and production continues to become entirely contained within computers, understanding all the different elements allows one to take advantage of the many capabilities. This 5-week program will familiarize members with the use of computer-based MIDI software and hardware, digital audio recording, and synthesizers.  It will also cover some of the technical ‘mysteries’ which are critical to comprehending use.  This program is mostly about exploring the musical production process.  Prerequisites are interest in music, some keyboard and/or guitar skill, and curiosity.

Maximum Enrollment: 20

Advertised Schedule: 8a-5p Tue/Wed (Jun. 21 - Jul. 20)

Required Fees: $30 lab fee

Preparatory for studies or careers in: music technology

Campus Location: Olympia

Online Learning: No Required Online Learning

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