Final
Project/Final Exam ACID and Art
Final
Project is due on/or before your
final exam period.
You
will select a theme for this project (sports, artist, historical, etc You will search theInternet for pictures that support your theme.
that you will use as the
basis for an ACID Pro file. |
| Software used for this assignment - ACID Pro and Windows Movie Maker |
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Search the Internet for pictures (no less than 10) that will support your theme.. Ex. Painting,
sculpture, sports, etc. |
| Criteria
for ACID File |
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Must be at least 2:30 (2 minutes and
30 seconds) in length. |
| 2.
Must have at least 15 loops |
| 3.
Must show volume and pan envelope
changes |
| 4.
Final product must be rendered as a WAV. |
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| Once your ACID File has been completed start the Windows Movie Maker File |
| Import your pictures into Windows Movie Maker |
| Use transitions to enhance your presentation |
| Insert the WAV file from ACID into Window Movie Maker |
| Adjust the "timeline" and space out your pictures so they match the length of your WAV file |
| Save final product as a Windows Movie file |
| Be creative and have fun - this is your last project and final exam for the class! |
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| Friday May 8, 2009 |
| ACID Pro Assignment # 1 - Sound Effects Story |
1. Import Loops
2. Paint Loops
3. Envelope Changes
4. Change the Tempo of the File
5. Change the Grid Spacing
6. Change Pitch of File
7. Edit Loops in the Chopper
8. Import and Edit loops into Sound Forge.
Once you have completed the above. Start ACID Assignment #
1
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
ACID folder and effects
found online
"tell" your story
in ACID.
3. Create a musical bed for
your story using ACID loops.
4. Add your sound effects in
as many different tracks as
needed.
Criteria
Story must be at least 4-6
paragraphs in length
The musical bed must contain
at least 10 loops.
You must show volume and pan
changes
You must edit one loop using
the Chopper Function
You must use the Pitch Shift
function on at least one
loop
Render the final product as
a MP3
You can search online
for a story/poem OR write
your own
*Horror and/or Sci-Fi
stories will work the best*
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| Wednesday May 6, 2009 |
| Introduction to ACID Pro Looped Based Music Creation Software |
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| What we are going to cover today |
1. Import Loops
2. Paint Loops
3. Envelope Changes
4. Change the Tempo of the File
5. Change the Grid Spacing
6. Change Pitch of File
7. Edit Loops in the Chopper
8. Import and Edit loops into Sound Forge. |
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| Wednesday April 23, 2009 |
| Speech Editing Assignment - Sound Forge |
1. Go to the
Music Tech network folder and/or
Internet and listen to
the various movie/TV or historical speeches.
2. Make a new speech by taking words
or phrases from the various speeches.
3. Use at
least three effects in the final
product. Your choice which ones and
where.
4. File length - 3:00 minutes or
longer
5. Save
final product as an MP3 into your
network folder.
Be creative and have fun!!
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| Wednesday April 8. 2009 |
| 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. |
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| Criteria |
| Project will be completed using Windows Movie Maker |
| 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 |
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| 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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| Due Date: End of Class Wednesday April 29, 2009 No Assignments will be accepted after Wednesday April 29, 2009 |
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| Week of March 30, 2009 |
| Friday April 3, 2009 |
| Select three songs from the Music Tech Lab network folder |
| Analyze each song and insert markers for the verse, chorus, bridge, solos, etc. |
| After analyzing - make a new arrangement of the song by moving sections around. |
| Save each song in YOUR network folder (My Documents) |
| *Remember to bring in 3 songs of your choice for next week. Bring them in on flash drive or CD |
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| Sound Forge and Audacity - Audio Editing Software |
| Comparing Audio Editing to Word Processing- How? |
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| Terms to Know |
1. Sound Wave
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| 2. Audio File Formats - wav, mp3, aac, ogg |
| 3. Backmasking |
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| Wednesday March 18, 2009 |
| The IPOD! How has it changed our life! |
| Adding Music to Powerpoint |
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| IPOD Assignment |
This research assignment will be about Apple's IPOD and its impact on music and society.
Criteria for Assignment
This is going to be a mult-media based assignment. You can use one of the following programs - PowerPoint, Windows Movie Maker or Front Page.
If you are using PowerPoint
1. 30 slides - if you want to make more that is fine.
2. Photos to support your topic and text
3. MP3 music throughout the project
If you are using WIndows Movie Maker
1. At least 2:00 minutes in length
2. Photos to support your topic and information
3. MP3 music throughout the project
4. Narration using USB microphone
If you are using Front Page
1. Main Page should explain project
2. Separate pages for each topic
3. Topic pages should include links, pictures, and information
This assignment is due Friday March 27, 2009. Nothing will be accepted after class on Friday March 27, 2009 |
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| Wednesday March 11, 2009 - Due Wednesday March 18, 2009 |
| Master Tracks Assignment # 2 - Building a Rhythm Section |
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| Criteria for Assignment |
| Length: 24 Measures long. |
| Tracks Included: Drum Set - Bass - Guitar/Keyboard and Melody |
| The above four tracks in minium requirements for this assignment. If you wish to add more feel free and have fun. |
| Volume and Pan envelope changes must be used. You decide the track and amount. |
| Final Product must be saved as a MIDI File .mid |
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| Helpful Hints |
| File can be any style you wish. Techno, Rock, HipHop, etc |
| Practice your tracks BEFORE recording. This will save you time. |
| Record slow and at a tempo that is comfortable for you. |
| HAVE FUN! Be as creative as you want! |
| Use C Blues progression as in last assignment. |
1. I - C |
2. I - C |
3. I - C |
4. I - C |
5. IV - F |
6. IV - F |
7. I - C |
8. I - C |
9. V - G |
10. IV. |
11. I - C |
12. I - C |
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| C Chord - C E G - F Chord - F A C - G Chord - G B D |
| Hold each chord for four beats - count 1, 2, 3, 4 then move to the next chord. |
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| Monday March 9,2009 |
| Adding a Keyboard Track to CBlues File! |
| Adding chords to your CBlues file will consist of 3 chords |
| C Chord - C E G - F Chord - F A C - G Chord - G B D |
| Hold each chord for four beats - count 1, 2, 3, 4 then move to the next chord. |
| Use the same Progression chart listed below. (Hint, same as Bass line) |
| Patch: - Use any patch or sound that you wish. |
| Keyboard track must be the entire length of file |
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| Advanced Keyboard Track: If you feel comfortable playing piano try using a rhythm pattern with your chords instead of whole notes. |
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| Thursday March 5, 2009 |
| Open your Master Tracks C Blues Assignment |
| You have already recorded the following using the C Blues file |
| 1. Melody -(Improv) Track |
| 2. Drums Track - Remember MIDI must be set to A10 |
| Now you are going to record a bass line - Don't panic this will be easy |
| Your C Blues file is based on a 12 Bar Blues Progression (we talked about this earlier). |
| *History Lesson * - Most of your 1950's Rock and Roll songs were based on a 12 Bar Blues Progression |
| Blues Progression is based on three chords |
| I is C on the piano - IV is F on the piano and V is G on the piano |
| The form for the 12 bar blues progression is as follows |
| 1. I - C |
2. I - C |
3. I - C |
4. I - C |
| 5. IV - F |
6. IV- F |
7. I - C |
8. I - C |
| 9. V - G |
10. IV - F |
11. I - C |
12. I - C |
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| Each measure is four beats - count 1, 2, 3, 4 then change note to next bar |
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| Monday March 2, 2009 |
| Open your Master Tracks Assignment # 1 - CBlues File |
| 1. Delete the DRUMS track from the file. DRUMS track only |
| 2. Record your own drum beats for the entire length of the file |
| Your drums MUST be in time! Use the COUNT and CLICK Track functions on the transport window. |
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| Friday
February 6, 2009 |
| Sound
System Tests |
| Start
MIDI and Master Tracks Sequencing
Software |
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| Wednesday
February 4, 2009 |
| Review:
Definitions and Questions - File
should be in your network
folder, Print copy to study for
Friday |
| Review:
For Sound Systems test on Friday |
In
Class: Audio
Effects Assignment
Search Musicovery
or
Pandora for examples of
audio effects. You are looking
for songs that contain examples
of Time Based and Gain Based
effects. 3 Time Based and
2 Gain Based. |
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| Friday
January 30, 2009 |
In
Class Assignment Sound Systems Definitions
and Questions
1.
Download Definitions
and Questions
Complete definitions
1-7
Save file to your network folder
2.
Work with the Online
Mixer. Get used to how a mixer
operates. Please use headphones!
3. Use the remainder of the period to
review the Sound
Systems
page and explore the Music Technology
Website.
See you on Monday! |
