MUS 106 - Fall 2017 - Intermediate Music Production Syllabus

Sep 29, 2026

Course syllabus for MUS 106—Intermediate Music Production (1 credit, Fall 2017) outlining a survey of contemporary music recording studio concepts. The course covers digital audio editing, Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) software with MIDI, and fundamentals of microphones, audio speakers, and mixing consoles. It specifies course goals focused on music-production vocabulary, roles of technology, and hands-on experience with tools such as MIDI and recording/editing workflows. Policies include mandatory attendance, late exam fees, and ORU Honor Code expectations on plagiarism.

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Syllabus for MUS 106—Intermediate Music Production 1 Credit hour Fall 2017 I. COURSE DESCRIPTION A survey of concepts, equipment, software and techniques associated with the contemporary music recording studio. Includes aspects of digital audio editing, and Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) software, including traditional MIDI. The course also covers the basics of working with microphones, audio speakers and mixing consoles. Lab Fee: $55 II. COURSE GOALS This course is designed to enable the student to do the following: A. Learn how to effectively communicate with others in the music field on subjects relating to music production. 1. Know the vocabulary. 2. Be familiar with base general concepts on which music production is built. B. Recognize the roles of technology in modern music, regardless of musical genre. 1. Reshaping how music is created. 2. Reshaping how music is produced. 3. Reshaping how music is distributed. C. Get hands-on experience with the tools used in music production. 1. MIDI 2. Intermediate audio concepts 3. Digital audio editing D. Learn the trends and directions in technology and explain how these changes are affecting personal ambitions of musicians and producers in the music industry. III. STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES FOR THIS COURSE A. Terminal Objectives As a result of successfully completing this course, the student will be able to demonstrate the following: 1. Converse intelligently on the subject of music production by possessing basic vocabulary associated with recent and legacy technologies. 2. Discuss how technology is impacting the careers of people in the music industry. B. Unit Objectives As a result of successfully completing each unit, the student will be able to do the following: 1. Unit I: Preliminaries 2. Unit II: Digital Audio Editing Basics Demonstrate an understanding and the skills involved with basic digital audio editing. 3. Unit III: Continued Digital Audio Editing, Recording Basics Demonstrate an understanding and the skills involved with basic digital audio recording. 4. Unit IV: Audio Workstation Basics Demonstrate an understanding and the skills involved with basic audio workstation operation, including the combination of MIDI and digital audio recording technologies. C. Objectives for Students in Teacher Preparation Programs The Teacher Preparation Program meets the competency-based requirements established by the Oklahoma Commission on Teacher Preparation. This course meets the following competencies: General Competency \#6 and Subject Competency \#18 Instrumental/General and \#19 Vocal/General This course is designed to help students meet subject competencies: 1. how to recognize, describe, and apply technological developments that affect personal interests in music. (Gen. Comp. 6) 2. ways that new technology is changing the way music is composed, performed, and stored. (Gen. Comp. 6, Subj. Comp. 18 & 19) 3. where and how to find answers to specific problems that can be solved by the efficient use of technological tools. (Gen. Comp. 6) 4. how to design and operate a basic MIDI studio that will allow the musician to apply technology to specific needs and problems. (Gen. Comp. 6, Subj. Comp. 18) 5. the technical information to produce original music via technology. (Gen. Comp. 6, Subj. Comp. 18 & 19) 6. to integrate most components found in music production systems that allow the flow of data for storage and editing. (Gen. Comp. 6) 7. basic vocabulary associated with the new technology. (Gen. Comp. 6) 8. how to use music files downloaded from internet music pages. (Gen. Comp. 6, Subj. Comp. 18 & 19) 9. basic uses and specific designs for audio recording and sound reinforcement. (Subj. Comp. 18 & 19) 10. The Teacher Candidate will be able to demonstrate the following: a. successfully complete written exams about various aspects of music technology. (Gen. and Subj. Comp.) b. w

FAQs

What topics does MUS 106 cover during the course?

It surveys contemporary music recording studio concepts, including DAW software, digital audio editing with MIDI, and basics of microphones, audio speakers, and mixing consoles.

What hands-on tools are students expected to work with?

Students gain practical experience with tools used in music production, including MIDI, intermediate audio concepts, and digital audio editing and recording.

What are key policies related to attendance and academic integrity?

Attendance at each class or lab is mandatory; excessive absences can lower grades or deny credit. The syllabus also requires adherence to ethical use of materials and ORU’s Honor Code, addressing plagiarism and cheating.

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