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Music<br />
MT302 Digital Music Technology 2 credits<br />
This course is an extension <strong>of</strong> concepts explored in MU300. Advanced concepts <strong>of</strong> music notation,<br />
recording, sampling, sequencing techniques, applications <strong>of</strong> music education s<strong>of</strong>tware and music<br />
on the internet are studied. The course is a combination <strong>of</strong> lecture demonstrations and creative<br />
assignments completed by the students. Presentations by industry pr<strong>of</strong>essionals are a part <strong>of</strong> the course<br />
when relevant. Offered spring semester. Prerequisites: MU300 or equivalent experience and concurrent<br />
with MT303.<br />
MT303 Digital Music Technology Lab 1 credit<br />
The lab for this course adds a “hands on” dimension to concepts introduced in MT302. Students use the lab<br />
time for guided assistance in completing assignments and projects pertaining to the class. Students run<br />
recording sessions and use lab assignments to explore various components <strong>of</strong> editing and mixing audio.<br />
Offered spring semester. Prerequisites: MU300 or equivalent experience and concurrent with MT302.<br />
MT310 Introduction to Sound Recording 2 credits<br />
This course is a basic introduction to various analog and digital recording techniques. It includes an<br />
overview <strong>of</strong> microphone selection and placement, multi-track recording, basic mixing, signal processing<br />
and basic acoustics. Offered fall semester. Prerequisites: MT302 and MU300; concurrent with MT311.<br />
MT311 Introduction to Sound Recording Lab 1 credit<br />
This course includes work on student recording projects and assignments on and <strong>of</strong>f campus. Students<br />
gain valuable hands on experience planning, recording and mixing their own multi-track recording<br />
sessions. Offered fall semester. This course must be taken concurrently with MT310.<br />
MT320 Advanced Applications <strong>of</strong> Recording & Audio Production 2 credits<br />
This course delves into the actual methods used to produce projects for business, communications,<br />
marketing and pr<strong>of</strong>essional commerce driven music projects. Offered spring semester. Prerequisites:<br />
MT310 and MT311.<br />
MT321 Advanced Applications <strong>of</strong> Recording & Audio Production Lab 1 credit<br />
This lab focuses on “real projects” for business and music. The class works on a music project and<br />
a business project, both <strong>of</strong> which are designed to create solutions for the entertainment and<br />
communications industries. This course includes 2 track stereo recording, multi track recording, and an<br />
examination <strong>of</strong> how acoustics can effect recording. Offered spring semester.<br />
MT330 Advanced Applications <strong>of</strong> Audio Post Production & Sound Design 2 credits<br />
This course includes the work <strong>of</strong> post-production, editing, mastering and sound design concepts.<br />
Offered fall semester. Prerequisites: MT320 and MT321; concurrent with MT331.<br />
MT331 Advanced Applications <strong>of</strong> Audio Post Production & Sound Design Lab 1 credit<br />
This course allows students to complete complex editing and master sound design projects that<br />
replicate the challenges they encounter in their careers. Offered fall semester. This course must be taken<br />
concurrently with MT330.<br />
MT340 Fundamentals <strong>of</strong> Live Audio Production 2 credits<br />
This course introduces students to the fundamentals <strong>of</strong> live audio production including equipment selection<br />
and utilization. Offered spring semester. Prerequisites: MT310 and MT311; concurrent with MT340.<br />
MT341 Fundamentals <strong>of</strong> Live Audio Production Lab 1 credit<br />
This course utilizes a hands-on approach to learning live audio by producing live shows on and <strong>of</strong>f<br />
campus. Offered spring semester. Prerequisite: must be taken concurrently with MT340.<br />
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