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Bernards High School Music Technology II 2012-2013

Music Technology II   Course Syllabus

Teacher: Mr. Trumpy E-mail: ftrumpy@shsd.org Room: MIDI Lab (F201)

Music Technology encourages interaction between musical creation, technology and research. The pedagogical goal of the Music Technology program is to provide a unique vehicle for students to unleash their creative potential. In addition, to provide students with an environment where creative and innovative thinking through technology is encouraged. Training includes lessons in Electronic Music performance and history, Film History, The History of Sound in Film, Multi-Media Applications and Advanced Audio and Video Editing. This training helps prepare students for a wide range of collegiate opportunities in music technology, media industries, and music education.
 * __ Purpose: __**

This intermediate course is open to students who have successfully taken Music Technology I. Students will continue their exploration of the latest computer software and hardware along with analog and digital recording. Expertise gained in the Music Technology 1 class will give students the opportunity to maximize their creativity with a host of cross-curricular multi-media projects. These include the integration of Art, History, Creative Writing, Video and Music production. Students will leave this course with a professional quality digital portfolio of all the music technology based projects they have created.
 * __ Course Description: __**** //Prerequisite-Music Technology 1// **


 * __ Course Objectives: __**


 * Understand the history of film music, identify significant film composers and films, and understand the compositional style differences between the eras of filmmaking.
 * Understand the history of electronic music and have the opportunity to explore different instruments through organized jam sessions
 * Create and produce a podcast which will expose depth of knowledge regarding specific eras of film, film scoring and films connection with the culture of the time.
 * Compose a musical theme for the podcast; include appropriate sound effects and music where appropriate.
 * Identify different mediums that have utilized music an integral part of the overall product.
 * Adapt and apply audio editing skills to video editing software.
 * Become proficient with technical skills and editing programs, which will allow for students creative potential to be reached.
 * Effectively research a subject for a multimedia documentary and provide an outline and final narrative based on findings.


 * __ Student Responsibilities: __**
 * 1) 1. To be punctual and attend all scheduled classes. The Bernards High School //Attendance Policy// requires students to attend class every time it is scheduled, unless the student is excused by an administrator. A student will not be granted credit in a course whenever any of the following attendance limits are exceeded in the course (note that tardies to class are equal to .5 absences from that course):


 * 1) 2. To complete all class assignments and projects on time.


 * 1) 3. To stay on task.


 * 1) 4. To participate in class discussions.


 * 1) 5. To exhibit good class etiquette as well as support your fellow classmates.


 * 1) 6. To provide an encouraging atmosphere for the class.

A. Completion of all class projects: 75 % C. Time on Task: 25%
 * __ Grading: __**

= Introduction: //Electronic Music Ensemble// = [|Wave Drum], [|Kaossilator]Pro, Kaossilator 2, [|Akai EWI], Electronic Drum Set, [|Korg X50], eMaschine App for iPad.
 * __ Course Outline __**
 * Course Overview **
 * ==== Exploration of all available electronic instruments ====
 * ==== Electronic Music Group Composition and Performance using Jamhub ====
 * ==== Electronic Instrument Demo/Tutorials in Music Tech Wikispace ====

Format: Video or Images with documentation
= Unit 1: //Film Scoring// = Chapter 1: [|Silent Movies] Assignment: //**(3 points)**// Read Chapter 1 in “The Complete Guide to Film Scoring” (pages 15-23). Chapter 1 quiz to follow the reading. Project 1.1: //“Soundtrack for a Silent Movie”// // ** [|Easy Street] ** //**// (10 points) //**

Chapter 2:The First Talkies “The Jazz Singer” Assignment: **//(3 points)//** Read Chapter 2 in “The Complete Guide to Film Scoring” (pages 25-29). Chapter 2 quiz to follow the reading:

Chapter 4:Musical Styles 1930 to 1950 “King Kong”/Max Steiner Assignment: **//(3 points)//** Read Chapter 4 in “The Complete Guide to Film Scoring” (pages 39-45). Read assigned articles and web sites. Chapter 4 quiz to follow the reading. Project 1.2: **//(10 points)//** // “Historical Movie References” //
 * // King Kong //**

Chapter 5:Musical Styles 1950 to 1975 “Psycho”/Bernard Hermann Assignment: **//(3 points)//** Research Bernard Herrmann starting with the following links… [] __ / __ [] __ / __ Chapter 5 quiz to follow the reading: Introduction and Growth of Electronic Music [|The Theremin]
 * // The Day The Earth Stood Still //**

= Unit 2: // Podcasting/Multi-Media Production/Commercial Sound Design //=

Assignment: **//(2 points)//** Talk show outline

PROJECT 2.1 **//(10 points)//** Script Due:

PROJECT 2.2 **//(10 points)//** Podcast recording due: Completed project due:

PROJECT 2.3 (**//10 points//**) [|Honda Cog Commercial]

PROJECT 2.4 **//(10 points)//** 3:00 Documentary Introduction

PROJECT 2.5 // **(10 points)** //

Pixar Sound Design Sequence: "Lifted", "Toy Story 2" Introduction