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Common Course Outline

Course discipline/number/title MUSC 1005: Live Sound Production

Catalog Description

Credits 3
Hours/Week 5 (1 lecture, 4 lab)
Prerequisites (Course discipline/number) None
Other requirements None
MnTC Goals (if any) NA

Course Description

This course will focus on producing live music events and incorporating contemporary DJ and VJ technology. Basics of live sound setup and operations will be combined with theory, practice, creation, and presentation of visual integration of lights and video projection in music production events.

Date Last Revised (Month, year)

February, 2022

Outline of Major Content Areas

  1. Overview of elements of music
  2. Examine contemporary sound and media tools
  3. Explore creative applications of software and hardware tools to create original mixed media expressions
  4. Explore, plan, create, and present mixed media arts projects
  5. Discussion and Critique presented compositions

Learning Outcomes (General)

The student will be able to:

  1. Utilize contemporary software and hardware tools as an expressive media.
  2. Use the elements of music in the creation of original mixed media events.
  3. Utilize the principals of music design to create effective compositions.
  4. Create artistic expressions with an awareness of historical and cultural background.
  5. Critique the effectiveness and aesthetic merit of the work.

Learning Outcomes (MnTC)

NA

Methods for Evaluation of Student Learning

Methods may include but are not limited to:

RCTC Core Outcome(s)

This course contributes to meeting the following RCTC Core Outcome(s):

Personal and Professional Accountability
Students will take responsibility as active learners for achieving their educational and personal goals.

Special Information (if any)

None