An entry-level elective open to all students, Music Technology explores the tools and concepts used to create, capture, and refine the music of the past 100 years. Popular genres, such as rock, hip-hop, pop, and electronic dance music are explored, and students will learn how to use essential modern production tools such as microphones, mixers, and digital audio workstations. Students grades 9-12 are free to enroll in this class!
Official Course Description -- Music Technology A/B (ART2084)
0.5 credit per semester
Students learn the techniques of electronic sound production and manipulation, and apply them to create their own compositions. They use specialized electronic equipment and computer software to synthesize, modify, and record sounds. Students analyze and evaluate examples of electronic music, as well as multi-arts works featuring electronic music sources. Career options in electronic music are explored. This course satisfies the fine arts graduation requirement and may be repeated unlimited times for credit.
Grade Level: 9 - 10 - 11 - 12
May be repeated 1 time