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MUSC 1319: Music and Media 1 

Effective date

January 2020 

Department

Music 

School

Arts and Sciences 
 




Description

Music and Media 1 is the first of a two-course sequence. In the first term, students are introduced to the basic functions of computers and music software to produce and share their music electronically. Students write musical scores with notation software and create music using digital audio workstations and music sequencers. Topics include recording, editing, and producing audio, and composing and arranging music on a computer. Self-reflection and self-evaluation are promoted throughout the course. 

Credits

1.5 

Year of study

1st Year Post-secondary 

Prerequisites

Acceptance into the VCC Music Diploma program or permission of instructor. 

Corequisites

None 

Course Learning Outcomes

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

Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)

1. Practical and/or written examinations that demonstrate ability at or above the final exam and learning outcomes of this course.
2. A successful interview with the Music Department Leader and one other regularized music faculty member 

Hours

Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 15
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 15
Total Hours: 30
 

Instructional Strategies

Instructional strategies include lecture, demonstration, group discussion and activities, independent study, and hands-on practice with computer software 

Grading System

Letter Grade (A-F) 

Passing grade

C- 
 

Evaluation Plan

Type

Percentage

Assessment activity

Project 

20 

synthesis and digital sound production 

Project 

20 

notation software 

Project 

40 

Final project with recording 

Participation 

20 

 

Course topics

Notes:

  • Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
  • Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
    https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/.
  • To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.
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