Overview
Composing: students learn to compose music in any style of music. Students study music theory and songwriting/arranging from an applied arts perspective. In other words, songwriting is studied as a means of solving a problem. The music must fit the needs of a film or game, or the producer must collaborate with the artists he or she is producing.
Recording: students learn audio recording techniques in a digital and analog recording environment. The students practice using the computer and software and in a commercial recording studio (typically Mushroom Records).
Producing and Mixing: This makes up the primary technical focus of the program. Students learn to produce, mix and master using software such as Cubase, Reason, Ableton Live, and Native Instruments Komplete.
Publishing: Students learn how they can make a living in the music business, dealing with copyright, business plans and how to promote online and offline.
For more information about the software and technology used please visit the following websites:
Cubase – www.steinberg.net
Reason – www.propellerheads.se
Ableton Live – www.ableton.com
Native Instruments Komplete – www.native-instruments.com