MUS 3860 - Technology in Music and Music Education

A class to prepare students to use computers and other related tools for professional tasks in music and music education. The class will acquaint students with ethical, legal and social issues related to computer usage, and develop a background in using computers 1) for word processing, creation of graphic images, database management and spreadsheet analysis; 2) to control synthesizers and other devices for digital sampling and synthesis, composing, arranging, and performing; 3) for managing and enriching musical learning through Computer Based Instruction in music; and 4) for information exchange and communication across networks.

Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: Music Education major or Music major.

Credits: 2 hours

Notes: The course fulfills the University’s computer literacy requirement.
When Offered: Fall, Spring