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MUS 283-01
Music Technology Methods
Spring Semester, 2005
Monday & Wednesday  1:00-1:50 PM, Coulter 374

Instructor: Dr. Bruce H. Frazier, Coulter 254, 828-227-2400
Email address: bfrazier@email.wcu.edu
Web address: http://www3.wcu.edu/~bfrazier
Link to WebCT: http://online2.wcu.edu:8900/

Office hours: Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 10:00-10:50 AM, and by appointment

FINAL EXAM
Wednesday, April 27, 1:00-1:50 PM (last class session)

TEXT
"Experiencing Music Technology" (2nd edition)
by David Brian Williams and Peter Richard Webster
Rental from the University Bookstore

Additional Sources
"Finale," software manual from Coda Music Software.
Available as a PDF file on the computers in the Music Tech Classroom, CO 374
"Performer," software manual from Mark of the Unicorn.
Available for use in the Music Tech Classroom, CO 374
"The K2000" manual for the Kurzweil keyboard
Available for use in the Music Tech Classroom, CO 374

Grading System

A = 93-100
A- = 90-92
B+ = 88, 89
B = 82-87
B-  = 80, 81
C+ =78, 79
C = 72-77
C- = 70, 71
D+ = 68, 69
D = 62-67
D- = 60, 61
F = below 60
(For more information refer to pages 49-51 of the WCU Undergraduate Catalog.)

Graded Elements

Participation 20%
Quizzes 20%
Projects 40% 
Exams 20%

Project Grading Rubric

A - Outstanding
B - Good
C - Acceptable
 D - Poor
F - Unacceptable
Effective, creative presentation. Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the software interface and the function of the tools.  Generally effective presentation. Demonstrates a clear understanding of the software interface and the function of the tools. Adequate presentation. Demonstrates a basic knowledge of the tools and procedures. Weak presentation. Some obvious errors. Function of tools and procedures unclear. Did not complete. Serious or persistent errors.  Unable to demonstrate the function of tools and proper procedures.

Music Tech Classroom Hours (Coulter 374)
(Subject to change)

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
7:00-10:00 P
7:00-10:00 P
7:00-10:00 P
7:00-10:00 P
TBA
Closed
7:00-10:00 P

Other Helpful WEB pages
Music Tech Classroom Helps and Hints
Music Technology and Computer Software Links Page


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