| Syllabus
Basic
Skills in Music Technology (TI:ME 1A):
Notation, Sequencing, and Electronic Musical Instruments
Instructor: Dr. David
Sebald
Office: AR 3.01.30F (Music Computer Lab)
Contact: email: dsebald@aim-ed.com, phone: 458-5327
Description:
The objective of Basic Skills in Music Technology is to impart practical
skills and knowledge to in-service teachers to allow them to integrate
technology effectively into teaching and learning. The course covers
basic skills in music notation software, music sequencing software,
and use of electronic musical instruments. Participants will also
learn the basics of MIDI theory and will leave with the necessary
knowledge to make critical judgments about the appropriateness of
selected music hardware and software for particular educational
applications. The format of course alternates presentations with
class activities, many of which serve to assess student progress.
Satisfactory participation in class activities and successful completion
of several final projects are required for certification..
Additional Information and
Hardware Requirements:
Basic Skills in Communications and
Digital Media may be offered for either 2 or 3 credits,and supports
50% of the required class work for achieving Level I TI:ME certification.
This course will serve a maximum of 16:1 teacher/student ratio,
with each participant having their own computer/music workstation
consisting of a multimedia-capable computer, MIDI keyboard, and
audio and video support equipment. The teacher should have their
own station which is connected to a projection device.
Basic Skills in Music Technology may
be offered as a two-credit or three-credit graduate course. Topics
in ALL CAPS within the outline need not be included in the course
when it is offered for two graduate credits only. The instructor
of the course should be approved by TI:ME and experienced in teaching
technology to in-service music teachers. It is highly recommended
that the class size be limited to allow for one participant per
computer and no more than 16 participants per instructor. Additional
participants may be accommodated if computer workstations and assistants
are available. Each participant will need approximately 20 hours
working alone on a workstation in order to complete the final projects
and class activities.
Hardware Requirements
A computer lab/classroom consisting of multimedia computers connected
to MIDI keyboards is the standard recommended configuration. The
teacher's station should have a projection device and sound system
to allow the instructor's screen to be viewed by the entire class.
When possible, a sound system connecting all MIDI devices in the
room should be used to allow for class activities in keyboard performance.
Software Requirements
Notation and sequencing software designed for professional musicians
and educators should be used. Demonstration versions of low-end
software packages designed for young students or amateurs should
be used only in presentations to demonstrate software choices that
are available. Please Note: The activities in this syllabus often
specify the use of specific scores that are provided in the course
materials. Instructors may choose other similar pieces for these
activities.
Prerequisites:
Students taking this course must have
basic computer skills including:
- using a computer keyboard
- using a mouse for pointing, clicking, and dragging
- experience using a computer’s filing
system, including the use of internal and external drives, files,
folders, and directory systems as well as experience saving, naming,
and copying files
Required Materials:
TI:ME 1A Student Workbook (available
through the UTSA student bookstore)
Technology Strategies for Music Education,
ISBN: 0-634-04592-X, Hal Leonard Publishing.
(available through the UTSA student bookstore)
Summary of Assessment:
- Participants will complete all class activities
and projects.
- Participants will complete all worksheets
- Participants will complete a final multimedia
project which is useful in the musical instruction of children.
- Participants will attend all scheduled workshop
sessions.
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