Introduction to Digital Sound Design
VU Course ID: | MU407 |
Curriculum: | 6 units |
Fee: | FREE |
Textbooks: |
None |
Prerequisites: | None |
Instructors: | Steve Everett |
Provider: | Emery University (via Coursera) |
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starts Class starts July 21, 2014ends Sept 5, 2014)
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Course Description
Sound is an important part of the human experience, shaping and transforming the world around us. This course provides an overview of the basic principles of sound and factors that determine human audio perception. It explores techniques of recording, mixing, processing, sampling and editing digital audio, using free audio production software for PC and Mac. You will also learn a variety of sound design and editing techniques for use in film and Web-based media, soundscape creations, or live and Internet music performances.
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Unit 1 – | The Nature of Sound |
Unit 2 – | Music Technology I |
Unit 3 – | Music Technology II |
Unit 4 – | Music Technology III |
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