MUSIC TECHNOLOGY
Music Technology - The purpose of this course is to explore technology resources used to create, evaluate, arrange, and perform music. Real-world applications of music technology are discussed, and topics covered include: sound systems and recording, film scoring, radio commercials and jingles. Apps & programs utilized include Incredibox, GarageBand, iMovie, Noteflight, Adobe Audition, and Audacity.
Semester Course, Grade Level: 10, 11, 12. Recommended experience with music theory to register
Semester Course, Grade Level: 10, 11, 12. Recommended experience with music theory to register
UNITS/PROJECTS
Incredibox Beatbox Mix Project
Noteflight Composition assignments
GarageBand Overview/Tutorial
Intro to Film Scoring
Polyrhythms Discussion
Live Sound
Radio
Podcasts
Noteflight Composition assignments
- "Make a Mess"
- Listening to Hear Harmony
- Friendly Duet
- The Shed - Melodic & Rhythmic Transcriptions
- The Shed - Pop Song Transcriptions
GarageBand Overview/Tutorial
- Live Loops Experiment Composition Project
- Working with MIDI tracks
- MIDI Mix Assignment
- Make-Your-Own Loop Project
Intro to Film Scoring
- Academy Award-winning Film Score Listening Analysis
- iMovie Tutorial Overview
- "Music Changes" iMovie Trailer Project
Polyrhythms Discussion
- "Found Sounds" Polyrhythmic Composition Project
Live Sound
- Basics of Analog Audio & Sound Systems
- Overview of Digital Audio Workstations
- Audio Mixing
- Live Sound Quiz
- SoundGym
Radio
- Basics of radio advertising
- Sample Radio Commercial Project
Podcasts
- Individual Podcast Review Assignment
- Podcast Final Project