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MUSC 1419: Music and Media 2
Effective date
January 2020
Department
Music
School
Arts and Sciences
Description
Music and Media 2 is the second of a two-course sequence. In level 2, students will continue the work of the first term in creating music using digital audio workstations and music sequencers. Students will then begin to use video production equipment and video-editing software to create and upload their audio-visual productions to video-sharing websites. Topics include recording, editing, and producing audio; composing and arranging music on a computer; using music software on mobile devices; and creating and integrating video with music. As the course progresses, students build their own website to promote themselves as professional musicians. Self-reflection and self-evaluation are promoted throughout the course.
Credits
1.5
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
MUSC 1319, or permission of instructor.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Create original music using computers and mobile devices
- Create musical arrangements using a sequencer
- Record and mix live and electronic instruments on the computer
- Create and print scores and parts using music notation software
- Record and produce basic videos to enhance music productions
- Synchronize music and other audio with video on the computer
- Create and manage a website that contains audio and video files
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
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
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 and video equipment.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C-
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Project |
20 |
Video |
|
Project |
20 |
Combining Music (Audio) with Video |
|
Project |
40 |
Website with Audio and Video |
|
Participation |
20 |
|
Course topics
- Recording - recording audio into the computer, editing and producing the audio
- Arranging - basics of arranging music into MIDI capabilities and software instruments
- Composing - basics of using the computer as a compositional environment
- Handheld devices - working with the new instruments on mobile devices
- Notation - basics of music notation on the computer
- Video work - basics of shooting video-lighting, camera work, editing
- Video with music - integrating and editing video with music
- Website creation - basics of setting up and creating a website
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.