REC 125: Digital Audio Technology I
Citrus College Course Outline of Record
| Heading | Value |
|---|---|
| Effective Term: | Fall 2021 |
| Credits: | 3 |
| Total Contact Hours: | 80 |
| Lecture Hours : | 54 |
| Lab Hours: | 26 |
| Hours Arranged: | 0 |
| Outside of Class Hours: | 108 |
| Prerequisite: | REC 100, REC 103, and REC 140. |
| Corequisite: | REC 105, REC 115, REC 135, and REC 145. |
| Strongly Recommended: | SPCH 100 or have passed a Multiple Measures Skills assessment. |
| Transferable to CSU: | Yes |
| Transferable to UC: | No |
| Grading Method: | Standard Letter |
Catalog Course Description
This course is the study and implementation of MIDI technology in the audio recording industry. The course covers standard software sequencers, controllers, modules, soft-synths and applications of the technology in the industry. 54 lecture hours, 36 lab hours.
Course Objectives
- apply MIDI concepts to the recording process
- apply sampling technology to the recording process
- implement current proprietary hardware/software to the recording process
Major Course Content
- MIDI concepts and principles
- MIDI workstation and components
- Industry standard sequencing programs
- Recording, editing and mixing MIDI data in a sequencer
- Converting MIDI information to Audio Files
- Recording, editing and mixing audio in sequencing programs
- MIDI sequencing with video clips and timecode
Lab Content
- MIDI workstation operations and troubleshooting..
- Introduction to MIDI sequencers, session set-up & applications.
- Sequencing MIDI information, the sequencer’s mixing board, and file management.
- Controllers, sound modules and soft-synth applications.
- Converting MIDI files to audio files.
- MIDI and audio editing techniques, use of MIDI and audio plug-ins, automation usage.
- Sequencing music and sound effects with MIDI to picture.
Suggested Reading Other Than Required Textbook
Industry periodicals and journals.
Examples of Required Writing Assignments
Students will complete a four-page essay analyzing the use of MIDI and digital technology in the preparation of music mock-ups for industry clients.
Examples of Outside Assignments
Students will resource digital media for use in individual and group projects.
Instruction Type(s)
Lecture, Lab, Online Education Lecture, Online Education Lab