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  • Descriptor Title
    Digital Music Production
  • C-ID Number
    111
  • Units
    2
  • Date of Last Revision
    1/27/2026 03:37:09 PM PST

General Description

This course introduces the techniques and elements of a digital audio workstation. Topics include the fundamentals of MIDI and audio sequencing, recording, editing, and mixing.

Prerequisites

No information provided

Corequisites

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Advisories

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Content

This course contains both theory and process and includes the fundamentals of:

  • MIDI:
    • Sequencing
    • Recording
    • Editing
    • Quantization
    • Velocities
    • Virtual Instruments
  • Audio:
    • Signal Flow
    • Sequencing
    • Recording
    • Editing
  • Effects processing & Mixing
    • EQ
    • Compression
    • Reverb
    • Levels
    • Pans
    • Automation
    • Sends
    • Inserts
    • Aux tracks

Lab Activities

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Objectives

At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

  • Demonstrate MIDI creative techniques within a digital audio workstation.
  • Demonstrate creative digital audio recording and editing techniques within a digital audio workstation.
  • Demonstrate fundamentals of mixing and automation within a digital audio workstation.

Evaluation Methods

  • Hands-on creative projects exploring the workflows of a digital audio workstation
  • Quizzes and/or Exams

Textbooks

  • Avid Technology,  Pro Tools 101
  • Jon Marguiles, Ableton Live Power!
  • Ryan Rey and Harry Gold,  Logic Pro 101
  • Software Reference Manuals

Descriptor Administration

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  • Next Descriptor Review
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  • Resubmission Requirements for Courses
    Descriptor changes were administrative only
  • Resubmission Deadline
    Spring 2033
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