Viewport Objectives. MUS 14A, Fall 2007

Viewport I: Musicians and Their Use of Technology

Learn about the people and procedures involved in computers and music technology
Develop profiles of professionals and their use of computers and music technology
Identify the sources of help for using computers and music technology in the community or on campus

Viewport II: Computer and Internet Concepts for Musicians

Understand the physical setup of a computer
Describe the components of a graphical user interface (GUI) including mouse gestures, icons, windows, menus
Explain important operating system functions such as opening, closing, saving, copying, and formatting
Link the concepts of files, folders, subdirectories, and volumes to desktop management
Understand procedures for software backup and experience the process of checking for and preventing viruses
Experience surfing and searching the web
Understand data and hardware concepts associated with computer system, networking, and the Internet

Viewport III: Digital Audio Basics

Gain an understanding of how digital audio is stored and manipulated in a computer
Learn the capabilities of various Web music software for capturing, storing, and cataloging MP3, WMA, and AAC music files
Learn the basic features of software for editing digital audio
Study the different types of effects that can be used to alter digital audio sounds and music productions
Create a music audio sample and edit and transform the image

Viewport IV: Doing More with Digital Audio

Understand more advanced concepts of digital audio including surround sound and MPEG audio
Understand how laser discs are designed and formatted and the difference between CD and DVD discs
Experiment with using multitrack software for recording and editing digital audio
Use loop-based sequencing software to create music compositions
Study mixing and mastering techniques and burn a mix to a CD laser disc

Last update: October 18, 2007