Tohm Judson

Winston-Salem State University
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MUS 3306-01 – MIDI Studio (Spring 2009)
Course Syllabus

Instructor: Dr. Tohm Judson                                    Office: East Module #138
Time: TR 9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.                               Phone:(336) 750-8826
Room: AC 211                                                           Office Hours: TBD
Credit Hours: 3                                                         Email: judsonte@wssu.edu

Course Description:
This course is designed to acquaint the student with fundamental MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) concepts and techniques.  Topics include programming, sound modules, sequencing, and electronic music production.

Prerequisites: MUS 3019 and/or permission of the instructor.

Course Outline:
General MIDI information

• MIDI systems
• Controllers
• Sound generators
• MIDI messages
• Channel voice messages
• Channel mode messages
• System messages
• System common
• System exclusive
• System real time
• Running status
• General MIDI and Extended General MIDI
• Other systems with a purpose similar to MIDI in current professional use
• Sequencers
• MIDI sequencer systems
• MIDI interfaces
• Advanced features
• Editing of song structure
• Tempo and meter maps
• Groove quantization
• Synchronization to a multitrack recorder
• Production of printed scores and parts
• OMS and similar systems in current use
• Communication between MIDI applications
• Standard MIDI files
• MIDI + audio sequencers
• Synchronization
• FSK
• MIDI clock and Song Position Pointers
• MTC
• SMPTE/EBU timecode
• Applications of Music Technology
• Recording
• Performance
• Related fields
• Lighting
• Show control

Required materials:
• 3 Ring Binder and Notebook paper

• Blank CD-R’s

• Blank DVD-R’s

• USB Thumb Drive

• Access to a computer

Grading
Letter grades will be given according to the following scale:
A = 90— 100
B = 80 — 89
C = 70 — 79
D = 60—69
F = 0—59

Final grade will be based on the average calculated from:
Quizzes (5) 10%
Homework/Listening assignments (10) 20%
Midterm (1) 20%

Research Project (continuous) 25%
Final Exam (1) 25%
*Late work is not accepted*

Attendance
Our class will meet 25 times throughout the semester not including exam days.  Attendance is essential to maintain an acceptable level of scholastic achievement in any course. Students are allowed two unexcused absences per individual for the sake of student illness or family emergency. The individual’s final grade will be penalized 4 points of the final grade for each successive absence (25 classes x 4 Points= 100).  Therefore, if you miss 5 total classes, your final grade will reflect a 12-point deduction (ex. Final grade 92- 12 Points= 80 final grade).

Absences will only be excused for university approved extra-curricular activities (sports related or marching band/choir), or with a letter from a medical practitioner or WSSU Counseling Center as outlined in the WSSU course catalog.

Unexcused tardiness is not allowed, if you are more than 5 minutes late, I will lock the door and you will not be allowed into class.  This will be reflected as an absence in your final grade.  Be on time.

Studio Meetings

Twice during the semester, we will schedule time for one-on-one meetings so I may evaluate what you have learned

Class Disruption

Class disruptions of any kind will not be tolerated.  This includes talking, cell phone use including texting, leaving early or late.

Cell phones
Cell phones are to be turned off or silenced in the classroom. Calls and texts are not to be made or accepted without prior approval.

Cheating

Cheating in any and all forms will not be tolerated. Plagiarism of any sort will result in failure of the course and a report will be sent to the Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences for further academic review. Possible consequences include suspension or expulsion from the university.

Course Outcome
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will have attained the following competencies:
• Display a basic knowledge and understanding of the various components of MIDI equipment and use sufficient to interact with other professional in the field.
• Understand the use of
• Properly

• Construct a basic MIDI score

• Display a basic competency in the art of MIDI recording and effects.

Disability Statement
All students with documented disabilities should refer to the Disability Services Office website (http://www.wssu.edu/WSSU/UndergraduateStudies/School+of+Education/Disability+Services/)
There can be no accommodations made without notification from this office. The Disability Services Office is located in Anderson Center in room 217. Students with a documented disability must register with the WSSU Disability Services Office within the first five weeks of each semester in order to receive any consideration for accommodations in this course. You may reach the Disability Services Office by emailing waddellm@wssu.edu.

Used By Permission Mrs. M. B. Waddell
Program Developer/P-12 Liaison/ SEHP Scholarship Chair
School of Education and Human Performance
& Disability Services Coordinator
Anderson Center, Room 217
336-750-8658