Introduction to creating music with computers, keyboards and audio samples (beats). Basic principles and use of MIDI sequencing/audio software. Songwriting, musical composition, and the basic elements of music (pitch, rhythm, harmony, style and form) as they relate to contemporary music.  Basic music production using Pro Tools®. All styles are included, and prior musical training is not required.

Creating and editing digital audio with Reason® and Pro Tools®. Songwriting, musical composition, and the basic elements of music (pitch, rhythm, harmony, style and form) as they relate to contemporary music. Introduction to using Reason® and Xpand! as a ReWire applications and virtual instruments within the Pro Tools® production environment.

Music 81B / Sound Design for Film & Video

Creating and editing soundtracks and audio for digital video, music video and film. Recording live sound, and integrating sound effects from a digital library. Dialogue editing and re-recording (looping), and musical sountrack creation. Synchronization of audio to video using timecode, aesthetic quality of sound and music as it relates to video content, and the production of video/audio projects using Final Cut Pro® and Pro Tools®.

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