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Music Technology (MTEC)
- D class assignments available in TMC200; phone (213) 740-4721.
- Music courses change to "D" on the second week of classes and require departmental approval. Students accepted into a graduate program must take entrance examinations prior to their first registration. Any deficiencies revealed must be removed prior to completion of two semesters of course work. Transferring undergraduate students registering for the first time who have previous course work must take the appropriate examination for placement. Contact Thornton School Office of Student Affairs for more information. INDIVIDUAL INSTRUCTION - 1 unit has a $350 fee, and includes 7.5 hours of total instruction. 2 units has a $700 fee, and includes 15 hours of total instruction. Contact school for course level guide.
Introductory course where students will learn to use professional MIDI sequencing software to sequence, edit, and realize music compositions.
- Note: 8-Week special session course (meets 3/9/15 - 5/8/15)
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43413R | 213 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Thursday | 20 of 20 | Charles Gutierrez | TMCG147 |    |
Introduction to the techniques and applications of recording, editing and mixing sound on personal computers.
- Note: 8-Week special session course (meets 1/12/15 - 3/6/15)
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43415R | 177 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Thursday | 16 of 20 | Charles Gutierrez | TMCG147 | PDF (85165 KB) | |
Principles, techniques, and aesthetic possibilities of the recording studio chain and its application to various media. Open to recording arts and music industry majors only. (Duplicates credit in former MUIN 275a.)
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Music Industry, Music Recording
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43421D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 15 of 18 | Richard Mc Ilvery | MUS103 | |
Principles, techniques, and aesthetic possibilities of the recording studio chain and its application to various media.Open to recording arts and music industry majors only. (Duplicates credit in former MUIN 275b.)
- Prerequisite: MTEC 275a
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Music Industry, Music Recording
- Note: Register for lecture and one lab listed below.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43424D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Tuesday | 33 of 36 | Andrew Garver | TMCG156 | | |
| 43425D | 001 | Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Thursday | 18 of 18 (2 on waitlist) | Andrew Garver | MUS103 | | |
| 43426D | 001 | Lab | 12:00-1:50pm | Thursday | 15 of 18 | Andrew Garver | MUS103 | |
A survey of the technology used to create, prepare, perform, and distribute music, with an emphasis on recording, MIDI, music production, mastering and Internet technologies. Not available for major credit to B.M. and B.S., Music Industry majors. (Duplicates credit in former MUIN 277.)
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43427R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Mon, Wed | 41 of 60 | Charles Gutierrez | UUCB2 | PDF (121354 KB) | |
Intermediate and advanced instruction in the applications of technology to the creation and performance of music. Recommended preparation: Experience with audio recording and synthesizers.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43431D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 10 | Isaac Schankler | MUS308 | | |
| 43432D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | Rick Schmunk | TMC118 | |
Techniques of sequencing and recording musical compositions via MIDI on personal computers. Includes study of hardware, software, processes, functions, editing and orchestration techniques. Not open to music industry majors. Duplicates credit in former MUSC 311.
- Restriction: Registration closed to the following major(s): Music Industry
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43438D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Thursday | 15 of 20 | Steve Cunningham | TMCG147 | PDF (183630 KB) | |
Digital equipment including computers, sequencers, digital signal synthesis, MIDI, and rotary and stationary digital recording. Prerequisite: MTEC 275b. (Duplicates credit in former MUIN 389.)
- Prerequisite: MTEC 275b
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43445D | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Tuesday | 17 of 18 | Andrew Garver | MUS103 | |
Principles of acoustics relating to studio construction, wall treatment, and furnishings; natural reverberation, speaker materials, passive and active crossovers and time alignment. Prerequisite: MTEC 275b. (Duplicates credit in former MUIN 392a.)
- Prerequisite: MTEC 275b
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43448R | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Thursday | 15 of 18 | Andrew Garver | MUS103 | |
An in-depth course focusing on the principles and techniques of sequencing and performing musical compositions using a non-linear sequencer. Recommended preparation: MTEC 245.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43458D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Tuesday | 12 of 20 | Rick Schmunk | TMCG147 | |
Techniques and applications of recording and editing sound on personal computers. Hardware, software, editing for song, sound effects and dialog for film. (Duplicates credit in former MUIN 446a.)
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43460D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Tuesday | 20 of 22 | Charles Gutierrez | TMCG147 | PDF (102035 KB) |  |
| 43461D | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Tuesday | 22 of 23 | Charles Gutierrez | TMCG147 | PDF (102035 KB) | |
| 43462D | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Thursday | 21 of 22 | Charles Gutierrez | TMCG147 | PDF (102035 KB) | |
Techniques and applications of recording and editing sound on personal computers. Hardware, software, editing for song, sound effects and dialog for film. (Duplicates credit in former MUIN 446b.)
- Prerequisite: MTEC 446a
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43464D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Wednesday | 20 of 21 | Richard Mc Ilvery | TMCG147 | |
Electronic music procedures in a multi-track studio. Duplicates credit in former MUEA 474ax.
| Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43468D | 001 | 2.0 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Tuesday | 22 of 23 | Steve Cunningham | TMCG147 | PDF (144468 KB) | |
Special problems of location recording; specialized equipment; microphone design and operation. Prerequisite: MTEC 275b. (Duplicates credit in former MUIN 477.)
- Prerequisite: MTEC 275b
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43473D | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Monday | 10 of 18 | Ted Ancona | TMCG150 | |
Special problems of multi-channel re-mixing with simultaneous audio re-processing. Album, film, television and multimedia formats will be covered. Prerequisite: MTEC 446a. (Duplicates credit in former MUIN 478.)
- Prerequisite: MTEC 446a
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43474D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-8:50pm | Tuesday | 17 of 18 | Andrew Garver | MUS103 | |
A survey of the final creative steps of an audio CD. Concepts of acoustics, mastering suite design, critical listening, frequency, dynamics and sequencing. Prerequisite: MTEC 275b. Recommended preparation: MTEC 446a. (Duplicates credit in former MUIN 479)
- Prerequisite: MTEC 275b
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43475D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-8:50pm | Thursday | 18 of 18 (2 on waitlist) | Andrew Garver | MUS103 | |
Intermediate and advanced instruction in the applications of technology to the creation and performance of music. Recommended preparation: Experience with audio recording and synthesizers.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43488D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 10 | Isaac Schankler | MUS308 | | |
| 43489D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 10 | Rick Schmunk | TMC118 | |
Fundamentals of audio recording. Focuses on the principles and applications of sound and hearing, recording systems and their components, and production techniques. (Duplicates credit in former MUIN 575.)
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43493D | 001 | Lecture | 9:00-11:50am | Wednesday | 6 of 20 | Rick Schmunk | TMCG147 | |