Study Guide

Objective

Students

- master the technology of digital music production tools including digital audio workstations (DAWs), virtual instruments, audio editing programs and effects plug-ins

- be able to use digital tools to create musical arrangements and compositions

- be able to create and edit MIDI tracks, arrange and orchestrate virtual instruments and soundtracks, and explore different musical forms and ideas to create dynamic and interesting musical works.

Content

- Familiarize yourself with different digital audio workstations (DAWs).
- Review of virtual instruments and how they are used to create music.
- Explore audio editing programs and effect plug-ins.
- Create and edit soundtracks, apply effects and mix sounds.
- Create arrangements by combining different instruments and soundtracks.
- Understand MIDI technology and how it is used to control virtual instruments.
- Arrange and orchestrate music using MIDI tracks.
- Use digital tools to experiment with different musical ideas.
- Project work

Qualifications

no previous knowledge

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

To pass the course, students must actively participate in class and complete all assignments.

Materials

Distributed by head of teaching.

Further information

The course is based on global sustainability goals, emphasising the importance of cooperation, inclusion, accessibility, sustainable productions and the availability of good education for everyone.