The course is intended to provide students a basic understanding of SOUND DESIGN and working with sound for picture. The emphasis is on demonstrations and hands-on experience to enable students to gain a practical knowledge of sound and music production using computers.

Topics include synthesizers & samplers; recording and editing with Pro Tools and Logic Pro; sound effect creation; foley & automatic dialog replacement; basic soundtrack composition; and working to picture. Many techniques are explored, employing software and hardware-based sound creation tools throughout the course. Students will complete a major sound design assignment for their final project.

Location

Computer Studies Room 616 (TR 3:25PM - 4:40PM)

This course is intended to provide students with an understanding of the process and the skills for creating MUSIC for picture. The course emphasizes hands-on experience where students gain practical knowledge in scoring to picture using provided DAWs and Virtual Instruments.

It features guest lectures by professional composers in the fields of TV, Film, Advertising, Gaming, and Animation, providing real world style assignments along with individual feedback for each student.

Topics also include MIDI, creating drumbeats, music analysis and emulation, soft synthesizers, samplers, virtual instruments, recording and editing with Logic Pro, and working to picture. Students will complete numerous projects throughout the course.

Location

Computer Studies Room 616 (TR 6:15PM - 7:30PM)

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