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Technology I Assignments
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Welcome
to Music Technology I
This
class will explore how to create music using various
software applications.
In this class you will be creating your own songs, editing
MP3, creating techno/dance mixes, Podcasts and more! You
must be able to work independently and on your own.
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| Monday May 23, 2010 |
| FINAL PROJECT!!! (You made it!) |
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| Monday May 17, 2010 |
| Mixcraft Assignment # 7 - Sound Effects Story |
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Sound
Effects Story
Using parts of a short story
or poem you will
"tell" the story
or poem using only sound
effects and music. NO
WORDS
1. Review your story or poem
and make a list of all
words/phrases you want to
enhance using sound effects.
2. Using the sound effects "tell" your story
in Mixcraft
3. Create a musical bed for
your story using Mixcraft loops. No pre-recorded music
4. Add your sound effects in
as many different tracks as
needed.
Criteria
Story must be at least 2-3
paragraphs in length
The musical bed must contain
at least 15 loops.
You must show volume and pan
changes
Render the final product as
a MP3
You can search online
for a story/poem OR write
your own
Examples of Stories
*Horror and/or Sci-Fi
stories will work the best*
Can't find a story you like? Write you own! or Use song lyrics!
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| Due Date: Friday May 21, 2010 |
| Next : FINAL PROJECT!! |
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| Tuesday May 11, 2010 |
| Mixcraft Assignment # 6 Remix |
| A remix is an alternative version of a song, made from an original version. In this assignment you will take an acapella track from the Music Tech I Network folder "Remix" and load it into Mixcraft. Then create your own remix of the song using any style of music you want. |
| Criteria |
| 1. You must use one (or more ) of the Acapella's provided |
| 2. You must use at least 15 loops |
| 3. You must show volume changes |
| 4. You must use at least 2 audio effects - You choice where and what |
| 5. Length - can not be shorter than the original file length. |
| Final Product must be "Mixed Down" to an MP3 |
| This assignment will be uploaded to the Music Tech Website MP3 Player! |
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| Due Date: End of class Monday May 17, 2010 |
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| Wednesday May 5, 2010 |
| Mixcraft Assignment # 5 - Techno/Dance Mix |
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| Criteria |
| 1. File must be at least 3 minutes in length. Longer is acceptable |
| 2. File must contain at least 15 loops. |
| 3. You must show volume changes (Green line inside the loop) |
| 4. You must include at least 2 audio effects. Your choice which ones and where they are used. |
| 5. Final product must be "Mixed Down" as a MP3 file. You can save it and download it to your iPod or MP3 player |
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| Due Date: End of Class Monday May 10, 2010 |
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| Tuesday May 4, 2010 |
| Mixcraft - as Looped Based Software |
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| Wednesday April 21, 2010 |
| Sound Forge Assignment # 3 - Audio History Project |
Audio History Project
This assigment will be an Audio History Project for any musical group and/or artist you wish.
The project will include pictures and audio examples to present an historical prospective.
Criteria
Project will be completed using Windows Movie Maker and Sound Forge
Length: between 3-5 minutes in length. No shorter than 3 minutes.
Pictures: At least 15 pictures - more if needed
Music: Do not use complete songs. Edit multiple songs to create the soundtrack.
NO Full length songs can be used.
Optional: Narration using the USB Microphones
Helpful Hints!
Be organized and research your group and/or artist.
Use video transititions to enhance your project
Use Sound Forge to edit and complie your music.
Don't waste time!!
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| Tuesday April 6, 2010 |
| Sound Forge Assignment # 2 - "Movie Speech" |
1. Go to the Music Tech Network folder and/or the Internet and listen to various movie and historical speeches
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2. Make a new speech by taking works or phrases from the various speeches to create a new speech.
3. Use at least three audio effects in the final product. Your choice which effects and where you use them.
4. You must use at least 3 different speeches to create the new speech.
5. File length - 3:00pm minutes or longer
6. Save final product as an MP3 into your network folder.
Be Creative and have fun!! |
| Assignment Links |
| Wav
Central - Movie and TV Clips |
| American
Rhetoric.com |
| The
Movie Wavs |
| Movie
Sound Clips.net |
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| Wednesday March 31, 2010 |
| Sound Forge Assignment # 1 - Editing |
| Import 4-5 songs into Sound Forge. |
| Cut copy and paste sections from each of the songs you selected to create one long file |
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| Criteria for Sound Forge Assignment # 1 |
| 1. Length of file must be between 2:30 and 3:00 minutes long |
| 2. Must include at least 4 Fade Ins and 4 Fade Outs - Your choice where to use them |
| 3. Must include 5 audio effects. Your choice of what effects and where to use them |
| 4. Final File save as Sound Forge # 1 into your network folder |
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| DO NOT use clips from your 4-5 songs longer than 15 seconds. Full credit will be not given if your final file has clips longer than 15 seconds. |
| Be creative and Have Fun. |
| Due Date: End of class on Monday April 5, 2010 |
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| Monday March 29, 2010 |
| Be able to do the following in Sound Forge |
| 1. Import MP3 files |
| 2. Edit MP3 files - Cut, copy and paste to create a new arrangement of song |
| 3. Add audio effects |
| 4. Add Fade in and Fade out |
5.  Add Markers into file - Click "M" on computer keyboard |
| 6. Save files as MP3 |
| Be creative - Have fun. Nothing needs to be saved at this point. All of the above will prepare you for the upcoming Sound Forge Assignments. |
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| Friday March 26, 2010 |
| Digital Audio |
Sound
Forge Audio Editing Program
Digital Audio Questions - Due Monday March 29, 2010
Listen to various song with hidden
messages
Stairway to Heaven Backwards - at Home
Simpsons "Backmasking"
What is backmasking - Backmasking (also known as backward
masking)[1] is a recording technique in which a sound or
message is recorded backward
onto a track that is meant to be
played forward. Backmasking is a
deliberate process, whereas a
message found through phonetic
reversal may be
unintentional. - From Wikipedia
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| FREE Audio Editing Programs! |
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| Monday March 15, 2010 |
| IPOD Research Assigment |
| The IPOD! Why? |
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This
resource assignment will be about
Apple’s IPOD and its impact on music
and society.
Criteria for Assignment:
1.
30 slide PowerPoint or Website.
PowerPoint must include the
following:
30 slides
– If you want to make more that is
fine.
Photos – to support your topics
and information
2. Topics to be included but not limited
to:
The
Development of the IPOD
Changes the
IPOD over the years. Each generation of
IPOD, video, etc.
IPOD’s impact on society
IPOD’s impact on the music
industry
IPOD’s impact on clothing
IPOD’s impact on education
IPOD’s impact on Pop Culture
Why is the IPOD so popular? Why
does everyone need to have one? |
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| Due Date: End of your block period Week of March 22, 2010 |
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| Thursday March 11, 2010 |
| Mixcraft Assignment # 4 - Improvisation |
| What is Improvisation? - is the creative activity of imediate "In the moment" |
Listen to an example of someone creating in the moment -  |
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| Open the C Blues File from your network folder used in Mixcraft Assignment # 2 "Basslines" |
| Download the file here if needed - C Blues File |
| Open C Blues in Mixcraft |
| Create (Improvise) a melody using only C to C on the piano |
| Your melody must be 24 bars in length |
| Use any instrument sound (patch) that you wish |
| Be creative and Have Fun! |
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| Due end of class Tuesday March 16, 2010 |
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| Thursday March 4, 2010 |
| Mixcraft Assignment # 3 Rhythm Section |
| Over the past week you have learned about drum beats, bass lines and chords. Now you will put it all together in this assignment. For Mixcraft Assignment # 3 Rhythm Section you will be creating a Rhythm Section (Drum Set, Bass, Guitar/Keyboard ) from scratch. |
| Criteria for Mixcraft Assignment #3 Rhythm Section |
| 1. Length: - Each track must be 24 measures long |
| 2. Sounds: Can be any sounds (patches) you wish. |
| 3. Volume Changes - you must show volume changes using the volume line (Green Point) |
| 4. Final Product will be mixed down as a MP3 - Go to File - then click on Mixdown to - select MP3 |
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| Helpful Hints: |
| 1. Practice your parts first before recording. This will save you time! |
| 2. Listen to your friends projects. This will give you ideas if you are stuck on what to play. |
| Have fun! |
| Due Date: - Wednesday March 10, 2010 |
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| Wednesday March 3, 2010 |
| Chords in Mixcraft |
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| Tuesday February 23, 2010 |
| Basslines in Mixcraft |
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| 1. C Blues File - Download into your network folder then open in Mixcraft. |
| 2. Use the notes (C,D, E, F, G) on the piano pictured below |
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| 3. Practice playing whole notes (4 beats per note) for the entire progression below. |
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| 4. This will take some time. Don't get frustrated. |
| 5. Record when you feel ready. The more you practice first the easier the recording will be. |
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| Friday February 19, 2010 |
| Mixcraft Assignment # 1 - Phatty Drum Beats! |
| Record a drum loop consisting of the following: |
| 1. Bass Drum |
| 2. Snare Drum |
| 3. Cymbals |
| 4. (optional) - TomToms, hand claps, Hammer of Thor! etc |
| Length: 10 Seconds |
| Loop Created: 30 Seconds |
| Loop must contain at least one effect |
| Loop must show volume change (hint - Green line, add points) |
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| Drum Loop must be in time - Use the metronome |
| Drum Loop can be any style you wish |
| Practice first before recording. This will save you time. |
| Have Fun! |
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| Due Date: End of Class - Monday February 22, 2010 |
| Save File as Mixcraft #1 |
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| Tuesday February 9, 2010 |
| Mixcraft |
| Creating Drum Beats. |
| Adding Effects to MIDI tracks - Instrument Tracks |
| Editing MIDI in the Piano Roll editor |
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| Monday February 8, 2010 |
| Learn more about Mixcraft! |
| Listen to music created with Mixcraft ! |
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| Friday February 5, 2010 |
| Complete JamStudio Assignment # 1 |
| Start MIDI and Mixcraft |
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| Wednesday/Thursday Feb 3-4, 2010 |
| JamStudio Assignment # 1 |
Create 4 separate jam studio songs in each of the following forms
Song 1 - (ABAB)
Song 2 - (AABA)
Song 3 - ABA Form
Song 4 - Other (not the same as 1-3)
Each section in each song needs to be AT LEAST 8 bars long.
Sections need to have different instruments/loops between them.
Bonus: Include and introduction/ending in addition to regular form
Example: Intro-A-A-B-A-Ending
Save your files as:
Your class period Ex. Per4 with Your initials and either 1, 2, 3, 4 for which song file it is.
Ex - Per4AA1
You must save 4 files on the public share folder for this assignment.
Remember you are sharing these songs not only with me but with the world so submit your best work possible.
Assignment is due by the end of class on Friday February 5, 2010 |
| Friday January 29, 2010 |
| Sound System Test |
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Tuesday January 26, 2010 |
| Review Sound Systems |
| Start Microphones and Effects |
| Complete Definitions and Questions |
Register for a FREE Account on JamStudio - See Mr. S or Mrs. Morin for code
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Thursday January 21, 2010
Things you
will need for class.
1. Headphones
2. Flash Drive (optional)
Course
Overview
Use
of Network Folders
Overview
of Music Technology Website
Create
a new folder inside of your network
folder
("My Documents")
Name the folder - MUSIC TECH
Inside of that folder create the
following new folders
1. Sound Systems
2. MIDI/BIAB
3. Master Tracks
4. IPOD
5. Sound Forge
6. ACID
7. Final Project
Definitions
and Questions
Sound
Systems
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