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Music Technology (MTEC)
- D class assignments available in TMC200; Phone: (213) 740-4721.
- Music courses change to "D" on the second week of classes and require departmental approval. Students accepted into a graduate program must take entrance examinations prior to their first registration. Any deficiencies revealed must be removed prior to completion of two semesters of course work. Transferring undergraduate students registering for the first time who have previous course work must take the appropriate examination for placement. Contact Thornton School Office of Student Affairs for more information. INDIVIDUAL INSTRUCTION - 1 unit has a $350 fee, and includes 7.5 hours of total instruction. 2 units has a $700 fee, and includes 15 hours of total instruction. Contact school for course level guide.
Principles, techniques, and aesthetic possibilities of the recording studio chain and its application to various media. Open to recording arts and music industry majors only. (Duplicates credit in former MUIN 275a.)
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Music Industry, Music Recording
- Note: Was previously MUIN 275a
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43400D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 12:00-1:50pm | Mon, Wed | 33 of 45 | Richard Mc Ilvery | UUCB2 | PDF (120155 KB) |   |
| 43401D | 001 | Lecture-Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 17 of 18 | Richard Mc Ilvery | MUS103 | PDF (120604 KB) | |
Principles, techniques, and aesthetic possibilities of the recording studio chain and its application to various media.Open to recording arts and music industry majors only. (Duplicates credit in former MUIN 275b.)
- Prerequisite: MTEC 275a
- Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Music Industry, Music Recording
- Note: Was previously MUIN 275b
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43405D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Tuesday | 17 of 25 | Andrew Garver | UUCB3 | | |
| 43406D | 001 | Lab | 10:00-11:50am | Thursday | 11 of 13 | Andrew Garver | MUS103 | | |
| 43407D | 001 | Lab | 12:00-1:50pm | Thursday | 6 of 12 | Andrew Garver | MUS103 | |
A survey of the technology used to create, prepare, perform, and distribute music, with an emphasis on recording, MIDI, music production, mastering and Internet technologies. Not available for major credit to B.M. and B.S., Music Industry majors. (Duplicates credit in former MUIN 277.)
- Note: Was previously MUIN 277
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43410R | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Tue, Thu | 40 of 58 | Charles Gutierrez | TMCG156 | PDF (122807 KB) | |
Intermediate and advanced instruction in the applications of technology to the creation and performance of music. Recommended preparation: Experience with audio recording and synthesizers.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43418D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 3 of 10 | Isaac Schankler | MUS308 | | |
| 43419D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | Rick Schmunk | TMC118 | |
Fundamentals of computer music production for music students. Recording and editing multitrack digital audio using computer software. Open to music majors only, with the exception of majors in music industry. Duplicates credit in former MUSC 310.
- Restriction: Registration closed to the following major(s): Music Industry
- Restriction: Registration open to the following school(s): Flora L. Thornton School of Music
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43425D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Wednesday | 10 of 20 | Charles Gutierrez | TMCG147 | PDF (71048 KB) |  |
| 43426D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Tuesday | 18 of 20 (10 on waitlist) | Charles Gutierrez | TMCG147 | PDF (71048 KB) | |
Techniques of sequencing and recording musical compositions via MIDI on personal computers. Includes study of hardware, software, processes, functions, editing and orchestration techniques. Not open to music industry majors. Duplicates credit in former MUSC 311.
- Restriction: Registration closed to the following major(s): Music Industry
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43427D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Thursday | 8 of 20 | Steve Cunningham | TMCG147 | PDF (167380 KB) | |
An in-depth course focusing on the principles and techniques of sequencing and performing musical compositions using a non-linear sequencer. Recommended preparation: MTEC 245.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43458D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Tuesday | 13 of 20 | Rick Schmunk | TMCG147 | |
Techniques and applications of recording and editing sound on personal computers. Hardware, software, editing for song, sound effects and dialog for film. (Duplicates credit in former MUIN 446a.)
- Note: Was previously MUIN 446a
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43430D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Tuesday | 21 of 22 | Rick Schmunk | TMCG147 | | |
| 43431R | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Thursday | 16 of 21 | Steve Cunningham | TMCG147 | PDF (136527 KB) | |
| 43432D | 001 | Lecture | 2:00-3:50pm | Wednesday | 20 of 22 | Charles Gutierrez | TMCG147 | PDF (85522 KB) | |
Techniques and applications of recording and editing sound on personal computers. Hardware, software, editing for song, sound effects and dialog for film. (Duplicates credit in former MUIN 446b.)
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43434D | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Tuesday | 18 of 20 (7 on waitlist) | Rick Schmunk | TMCG147 | |
Electronic music procedures in a multi-track studio. Duplicates credit in former MUEA 474ax.
| Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43437D | 001 | 2.0 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Monday | 22 of 22 (3 on waitlist) | Steve Cunningham | TMCG147 | PDF (148912 KB) | |
Special problems of location recording; specialized equipment; microphone design and operation. Prerequisite: MTEC 275b. (Duplicates credit in former MUIN 477.)
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43459D | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Monday | Canceled | Ted Ancona | |
Special problems of multi-channel re-mixing with simultaneous audio re-processing. Album, film, television and multimedia formats will be covered. Prerequisite: MTEC 446a. (Duplicates credit in former MUIN 478.)
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43461D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-8:50pm | Thursday | 18 of 18 | Andrew Garver | MUS103 | |
A survey of the final creative steps of an audio CD. Concepts of acoustics, mastering suite design, critical listening, frequency, dynamics and sequencing. Prerequisite: MTEC 275b. Recommended preparation: MTEC 446a. (Duplicates credit in former MUIN-479)
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43462D | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Thursday | 17 of 18 (8 on waitlist) | Andrew Garver | MUS103 | |
Principles and design characteristics of digital and analog signal processing equipment including plate reverb, digital reverbs, synchronizers, digital editing systems and mastering systems. Prerequisite: MTEC 275b. (Duplicates credit in former MUIN 493.)
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43464D | 001 | Lecture | 7:00-8:50pm | Tuesday | 11 of 18 | Andrew Garver | MUS103 | |
Intermediate and advanced instruction in the applications of technology to the creation and performance of music. Recommended preparation: Experience with audio recording and synthesizers.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43473D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 10 | Isaac Schankler | MUS308 | | |
| 43474D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | Rick Schmunk | TMC118 | |