Maricopa Community Colleges  MTC189   19956-99999 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 06/27/95
MTC189 19956-99999 L+L 1 Credit(s) 2 Period(s)
Introduction to the Electronic Music Lab
Designed for the student with little or no experience in electronic music. Includes the various components of the electronic music lab, including synthesizers, MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface), computers, and audio systems. Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
MTC189   19956-99999 Introduction to the Electronic Music Lab
1. Describe the purpose of each major component in the electronic music lab. (I-IV)
2. Set up a music work station connecting the major components. (I-IV)
3. Implement the operating systems of each major component. (I-IV)
4. Utilize the major components for various assigned projects. (I- IV)
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MTC189   19956-99999 Introduction to the Electronic Music Lab
    I. Synthesizers
        A. Basic operations
        B. Introduction to sound production
        C. Patch organization and storage
        D. Cable connections
      II. MIDI
          A. Modes
            1. Omni
            2. Poly
            3. Multi
          B. Interface
          C. Cable connections
        III. Computer
            A. Disk initialization and copy disk
            B. File functions
              1. Open
              2. Save
              3. Save as
              4. Close
            C. Edit functions
              1. Cut
              2. Copy
              3. Paste
            D. Mouse manipulation
              1. Point, click, and drag
              2. Double click
            E. Hierarchical filing systems
            F. Drives
            G. Cable connections
          IV. Audio System
              A. Use and care of headphones
              B. Amplifiers
                1. Outputs (left/right)
                2. Volume settings
              C. Mixing board
                2. Channels (left/right)
                3. Inputs/outputs (left/right)
              D. Cable connections
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