MUS 172 Music Production Fundamentals II: Intro to Digital Audio

The second course in a three-course sequence. Develops digital music technology skills. Presents foundations in Digital Audio Workstations (DAW), MIDI (musical instrument digital interface), audio recording, sequencing, effects, and applied production including web and sound design. Covers composition and songwriting. Offered Winter term only.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Completed MUS 171 with a grade of C or better

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Operate a DAW.

Compose a piece using digital audio foundations.

Describe basic principles of digital audio production.