(1978)                   0.5 credit

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Music Production I is designed for the student who is interested in music, but may not play an instrument. This class will spend much of the time exploring the newest forms of digital sound recording and manipulation on the computer through a process called sequencing.  Students will research on-line resources and work from sound programs such as Audacity, Soundation, and Mixcraft to create music without performing on traditional instruments. Students will be creating their own songs from the computer as well as arranging well-known popular, jazz, classical, and folk songs. In addition to audio digital recording students will learn sound production and engineering for school events, concerts and drama productions.

Prerequisite: Playing an instrument or the ability to read music is NOT necessary for the course, but is beneficial. Students may receive credit from Rhode Island College’s Early Enrollment Program.

(1979)                 0.5 credit

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This course is designed for students who have successfully completed the Music Production I class. Concepts taught in a level one course will be reinforced through more rigorous coursework. Students will work on advanced topics and create projects in the area of music creation, recording, and producing. Students who take this course will learn to create Podcasts, commercials, sound effects, and mash-ups.  An emphasis will be made on composing music for various elements in film music, such as creating moods, melodies for characters, and short films, including movie trailer music. Students will gain a deeper understanding of many aspects of contemporary music, including, beats, harmony, bass lines, grooves, melodies, synthesis, audio/MIDI editing, effects processing, sound design, performance, and mixing.

Prerequisite: Students must successfully complete Music Production I

(####)                   0.5 credit

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This course is designed for students who have successfully completed the Music Production I and 2 class. Concepts taught in the level 1 and 2 course will be reinforced through more advanced coursework. Students will work on advanced topics and create projects in the area of music creation, recording, and producing. Students who take this course will learn what equipment, techniques, and microphones to use when recording live audio. The emphasis will be live recording and mastering.

Students will learn fundamental recording techniques for ensembles of different sizes.  

Units of study to include:

1. Acoustics

2. Microphone Types

3. Microphone placement for live sound recording

4. Live recording effects and techniques

5. Music Restoration

6. Mastering live recordings

7. Studio Production, recording, and mixing of final recordings

All Units are designed to incorporate student learning within the 4 Anchor Standards of the State/National Core Arts Standards in Music of Creating, Performing, Responding and Connecting. 

Prerequisite: Students must successfully complete Music Production I and II