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2016-2017 University Catalog 
    
2016-2017 University Catalog [Archived Catalogue]

MUSC 460 Introduction to MIDI and Electronic Technology

College of Performing Arts School of Music

3 credits 45.0 hours
400 level undergraduate course

A detailed “hands-on” examination of the use of computers in the present-day composition environment. The course includes the uses of a computer, the language of MIDI, sequencing, audio sampling, analog, digital, and other forms of synthesis, and a survey of currently available music software. Strategies and technology of scoring and synchronizing to the visual image is emphasized through a final project. No prior computer or synthesis experience is needed.

Open to Music, Multimedia, WDID, and DAT majors only.
This course is not repeatable for credit.