MUSC 230 - Digital Music for Media

2.0 Credits
Students create original music for visual media (film, TV, etc) using Edmonds Community College’s production studios. TV/film examples are analyzed for their sonic components and properties. Introduces orchestration and the use of the orchestra in modern media. Prerequisite: MUSC 126 (was MUSIC 126), MUSC 127 (was MUSIC 127), MUSC 200 (was MUSIC 200), and completion of MUSC 101 (was MUSIC 101), MUSC 102 (was MUSIC 102), or MUSC 103 (was MUSIC 103) with a grade of 2.0 or higher (or permission of the instructor).

Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Define and discuss common terms and concepts in the film/video sound industry. [REASON]
Navigate through modern digital orchestra sound libraries. [REASON]
Dissect and spot a film or piece of visual media for dramatic form and the role of sound. [REASON]
Write original underscore to various video clips be included in their portfolio upon completion. [REASON]
Recall the evolution of sound in film and television over the past 100 years. [EXPLORE]