Basics in Audio Music Recording | Makerere University Courses

Course Code:

MUS 2208

Course Credit Units:

4

Semester:

Semester 2

Year of Study:

Year 2

Undergraduate or Graduate Level:

Undergraduate Level

Academic Programs:

Bachelor Of Arts (Music)

College:

College of Humanities and Social Sciences

School:

School of Liberal and Performing Arts

Department:

Music Dance Drama

Course Discipline:

Music

Course Description & Objectives:

The course offers basic skills in audio recording. Students are introduced into the recording and editing skills required for working in a professional audio studio. Emphasis will be placed on the role of the producer and engineer, multi-track recording, digital audio, and the mechanics of the recording session. Objectives:

To introduce students to creative use of new sound technology (synthesizers, computers, etc)
To equip students with basic studio audio recording skills
To equip students with the theoretical underpinnings for studio audio recording
To offer students skills of editing a digital sound recording

Learning Outcomes:

Ability to use contemporary methods of music composition, arranging, recording and production using current hardware and computer applications with particular emphasis on Sibelius and Pro Tools LE software.
Competence is creative use of new sound technology (synthesizers, computers, etc)