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MUSIC TECHNOLOGY ONLINE

PY.320.521(01)
SPRING 2018 - 01-16-2018 to 05-17-2018

DESCRIPTION This 3-credit online-only course is designed for Peabody students and alumni who want to
learn how computers and technology can enhance their working methods and
practice/performance techniques, while expanding their access to a range of potential
career paths and general employability. It is primarily taught on the Apple iPad Pro platform.

LEARNING Upon completion of this course students will:

OBJECTIVES 1. Understand how to use computers and tablets for recording, notation, and
arrangement
2. Know how to input, edit, process and mix MIDI music and digital audio on their own
devices, or in select Peabody project studios
1. 3. Enhance their musical CVs by uploading their work to online audio/video hosting
sites such as SoundCloud and YouTube.

INSTRUCTOR Thomas Dolby

tdolby1@jhu.edu
+1 917 520 6817

§ Guest instructors including members of RecArts and IT departments (see below)
§ Teaching Assistant (TA): Norvin Tu-HUANG

TECHNICAL For assistance with Blackboard or other technical support, log in to the service desk with your
ASSISTANCE JHED ID at Peabody Institute Help Center. If you do not have a JHED ID, please email
peabodyonlinesupport@jhu.edu.

COURSE MEETINGS Online only

OFFICE HOURS Weekly live office hours – Mondays 7-9 PM (Via Zoom)
Course content available via Blackboard

GRADING Students will be graded via:
• (5%) Quizzes
• (20%) Participation in Discussions
• (35% ) Assignments/exercises
• (40%) Demo Project—Online Portfolio

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GUIDELINES Students are required to attend 50%-100% of live classes but this is flexible so as to
accommodate auditions, rehearsals, performances etc. Students must however download
any missed classes, which will be recorded and archived on Blackboard.

Assignment submission deadlines are absolute. In the event that a reasonable excuse is
tendered prior to a deadline, instructor may consider extending it with/without a grade
penalty. Missing a deadline without notifying the instructor will automatically result in a
score of zero.

ACADEMIC Students enrolled at Peabody are obliged to refrain from acts that threaten the academic
INTEGRITY integrity of the Conservatory such as cheating or plagiarism. Violations are reported to
Academic Affairs for adjudication and documentation in the student academic record.
Please familiarize yourself with this and all other academic policies.

DIVERSITY & The Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University values diversity and inclusion. We are
DISABILITY committed to a climate of mutual respect and civility among members of our community.
STATEMENT Peabody recognizes that disability is an aspect of diversity. Our goal is to create learning
environments that are usable, equitable, inclusive and welcoming. If there are aspects of
the instruction or design of this course that result in barriers to your inclusion or to accurate
assessment or achievement related to your disability, please notify the instructor as soon as
possible. Students are also welcome to contact Kyley Sommer, Director of Student Affairs in
the Office of Student Affairs, in-person, via email at ksommer@jhu.edu, or by phone at
(667) 208-6700 for further information about academic adjustments or accommodations.

REQUIRED § Hosken, D. (2015). Introduction to music technology (2nd ed.). New York: Routledge.
MATERIALS Digital version (rental)
§ Apple iPad Pro and Pencil with Notion, Garageband and iMovie, loaned from school
§ Stereo headphones, loaned from school
§ MIDI controller keyboard 2 octaves, loaned from school

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COURSE SCHEDULE

Week Week Starting Course Content Due by Thursday (11:59pm Due by Sunday (11:59pm EDT)
EDT)

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0 Please note there are
office hours Jan 15
from 7-9PM EDT

• M0L2 Initial Discussion post • At least 2 follow-up responses on discussions

1 Tuesday, Jan Module 0
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• Review syllabus
Course Introduction • Intro to Online Quiz
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2 Monday, Jan Module 1 • M1L1 Initial Discussion post • At least 2 follow-up responses on discussions
22 Use software to help • Quiz 1 Due
you with your music • Quiz 2 Due

• M1L1 Assignment Due
• Office hours – Monday 7-9 PM

3 Monday, Jan Module 1 • Quiz 3 Due

29 Use software to help • Quiz 4 Due
you with your music • M1L2 Assignment Due


• Office hours – Monday 7-9 PM

4 Monday, Feb 5 Module 1 • M1L3 Initial Discussion post • At least 2 follow-up responses on discussions
Use software to help • Quiz 5 Due
you with your music • M1L3 Assignment Due

• Office hours – Monday 7-9 PM

5 Monday, Feb Module 1 • M1L4 Initial Discussion post • At least 2 follow-up responses on discussions
12 Use software to help • Quiz 6 Due
you with your music • M1L4 Assignment Due

• Office hours – Monday 7-9 PM

6 Monday, Feb Audition Week

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7 Monday, Feb Module 2 • Quiz 7 Due

26 Getting deeper into • Quiz 8 Due
the power of music
• M2L1 Assignment Due
software
• Office hours – Monday 7-9 PM

8 Monday, Module 2 • M2L2 Initial Discussion post • At least 2 follow-up responses on discussions
March 5 Getting deeper into • Quiz 9 Due
the power of music
• Quiz 10 Due
software
• M2L2 Assignment Due
• Office hours – Monday 7-9 PM

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9 Monday, Module 2 • Quiz 11 Due

March 12 Getting deeper into • M2L3 Assignment Due
the power of music
• Office hours – Monday 7-9 PM
software

10 Monday, Spring Break

March 19

11 Monday, Module 3 • Quiz 12 Due

March 26 Self-publishing • M3L1 Assignment Due
• Office hours – Monday 7-9 PM

12 Monday, April Module 3 • M3L2 Initial Discussion post • At least 2 follow-up responses on discussions
2 Self-publishing • Quiz 13 Due
• M3L2 Assignment Due
• Office hours – Monday 7-9 PM

13 Monday, April Module 3 • Quiz 14 Due

9 Self-publishing • M3L3 Assignment Due
• Office hours – Monday 7-9 PM

14 Monday, April Module 4 • Quiz 15 Due

16 Combining Audio and • M4L1 Assignment Due
Video
• Office hours – Monday 7-9 PM

15 Monday, April Module 4 • Quiz 16 Due

23 Combining Audio and • M4L2 Assignment Due
Video
• Office hours – Monday 7-9 PM

16 Monday, April Final Assessment Final Project Due and Posted Final Follow-up responses on Discussion Board
30 – May 6 on Discussion Board

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