Assignments for MUS14A, Fall 2007
Notes: We have a lot to cover in class and limited class time, so you have to make sure you keep up with your reading assignments. If you have any questions about an assignment or something you read in an assignment, don't hesitate to e-mail me [JM]
- Viewport I: Musicians and Their Use of Technology
- Read Viewport I
- Project 1: Interview Professionals Who Use Technology. Try to do two different people, one a musician
- Due: ASAP. Printed Project Forms
- Project 2: Tracking Down Computer Resources
- Due: ASAP. Printed Project Form
- Viewport II: Computer and Internet Concepts for Musicians
- Read Viewport II
- Project 3: Setting Up and Understanding Your Computer
- Due: To be done in class later on in the semester
- Project 4: Surfing and Searching the Web for Music Resources
- Due: To be done in class later on in the semester
- Lab Exercise: Creating a Ringtone
- Due: ASAP. MP3 file
- Viewport III: Digital Audio Basics
- Read Viewport III
- Project 5: Using MP3 Jukebox Software
- Due: ASAP -- to be done on your own. Printed Project Form
- Project 6: Basics of Using Digital Audio Editors
- Due: ASAP. Printed Project Form and MP3 file(s)
- Project 7 : Applying Effects with Digital Audio Editors
- Optional, if you're really interested in learning more advanced techniques
- Lab Exercise: Writing a Soundtrack for a Movie Scene
- Write a brief description of a scene from an imaginary movie, then write the music for that scene in ACID (PC) or Garage Band (MAC). Should be at least 30 seconds long
- Due: ASAP, the description (via e-mail) and an audio file of the music. We'll convert the file to MP3 in the lab
- Lab Exercise: Recording and Editing Voice
- Record your voice counting from 1 to 10 in Audacity in a set, even pace, then edit the numbers so they are out of sequence, yet still in rhythm.
- Due: ASAP, an mp3 file of the exercise
- Viewport IV: Doing More with Digital Audio
- Start reading Viewport IV
- Lab Exercise: We will do our own version of the Project 8, Recording and Basic Editing with Multitrack Recorders project
Last update: October 25, 2007
Introduction to Music Technology
Fall 2007
Department of Music
School of Visual and Performing Arts
C.W. Post Campus/Long Island University
John Meschi, Instructor