COURSE
RATIONALE
Music technology is important for the student
interested in a career in music production and composition. Almost everywhere you go you hear the results
of music technology. Whether it’s the mall, grocery store, in the car, radio,
television, and live performance.
Computers and synthesizers have become standard “tools of the trade” for
performing musicians, composers, arrangers, and educators. The technology available today makes it
possible for almost anyone to be involved in the music making process either
professionally or as a hobby.
Course is designed to study the history and basic
components of electronic music and music production. Topics covered are history, physics of sound,
methods of electronic sound production, recording techniques, and computer
applications.
The student will be able to
Grade or Class: Music Technology
Last
Revision: 1999-2000
Writer: Jim Shannon
By
the end of grade 12 students will be able to
District Competency 1: Demonstrate basic electronics maintenance. |
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Performance Standards |
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8.3 |
FA1 |
1.10,
3.1, 3.2, 3.8, 4.4, 4.5, 4.7, 4.8 |
Build
various types of audio cables. Learn
basic maintenance/cleaning techniques. |
Observation
(80%) |
Soldering
iron Audio
cable Various
connectors |
By
the end of grade 12 students will be able to
District Competency 2: Demonstrate ability to set up sound systems for sound reinforcement. |
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Graduate Goals |
Content Standards |
Performance Standards |
Activities |
Assessments |
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8.2,
8.3 |
FA1 |
2.7,
3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.7, 4.7, 4.8 |
Set
up sound systems for various needs. Draw
diagrams |
Observation
(80%) |
School
and privately owned sound system components. |
By
the end of grade 12 students will be able to
District Competency 3: Demonstrate working knowledge at sound reinforcement and recording equipment. |
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Graduate Goals |
Content Standards |
Performance Standards |
Activities |
Assessments |
Resources |
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8.2,
8.3, 8.5 |
FA1 |
1.10,
3.1, 3.2, 3.5 |
Set
up basic sound systems using various effects to optimize sound quality. Create
sound effects recording on multi track recorder. |
Observation
(80%) Written
tests (80%) |
Various
sound systems and recording components. |
By
the end of grade 12 students will be able to
District Competency 4: Demonstrate basic knowledge of recording techniques. |
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Graduate Goals |
Content Standards |
Performance Standards |
Activities |
Assessments |
Resources |
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8.1,
8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 8.5 |
FA1 FA3 |
1.10,
2.5, 2.7, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.6, 4.1, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.8 |
Create
recordings with various microphone placements. Create
original work using multi track recorder. |
Observation
(80%) Written
test (80%) Discussion
(80%) |
Various
recording components. |