Jefferson Township High School

JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL

COURSE OUTLINE AND REQUIREMENTS

COURSE: High Tech Music I DEPARTMENT: MUSIC

YEAR: 2015-2016 TEACHER: WYNNE

DESCRIPTION: High Tech Music I is an Academic level, 5 credit course which deals with Electronic Music, Recording Sciences, Music Business, and current trends in Music Technology.

CONTENT: High Tech Music I will spend much of the year learning an overview of electronic music, including the use of much of the equipment found in the recording studio, as well as basic piano technique.

RELATED REQUIREMENTS:

A.  High Tech Projects, as assigned

B.  Class participation and discussion

C.  Exhibited knowledge of the Piano Keyboard

D.  Exhibited knowledge of Pro Tools and the Computer

E.  Exhibited knowledge of the synthesizer and other High Tech equipment

F.  Exhibited knowledge of recorders and mixers

G.  Exhibited knowledge of miscellaneous High Tech equipment

H.  Completion of a research paper

I.  A completed notebook of handouts

J.  Testing, as needed.

MATERIALS NEEDED

A.  A notebook

B.  A pencil and pen (not red)

C.  A Sharp mind and a vivid imagination

D.  Personal Headphones or Earbuds!!!!

EXTRA HELP AND MAKE-UP:

You may make an appointment to stay for extra help virtually any day after school. You are permitted to use the mini studio during study hall, as well as before and after school.

EVALUATION

You will be evaluated based on the following:

A.  Quizzes and Tests

B.  Submitted Projects and Papers

C.  Piano goals

D.  Homework

E.  Class Participation