1000
This course explores the fundamental equipment and practices used in support of multimedia events and projects. It provides an introduction to the tools, spaces, and skills used in digital media workflows at Augustana. Topics covered include an introduction to Studio 47; an introduction to the MIDCO Media Center; an overview of equipment check-out and usage policies; an overview of audio, MIDI, and video equipment; setup procedures for tracking sessions; and related recording and mixing topics. This course is required for all Media Production and Entrepreneurship majors and minors.
Every Spring
This course explores the fundamentals of multimedia entrepreneurship. The purpose is to answer the question "what is multimedia entrepreneurship" by providing students from a variety of backgrounds with basic knowledge and skills in multimedia workflows and an introduction to industry-standard practices. This course is open to all students, and is a requirement of the Multimedia Entrepreneurship major in music. Additional Fees May Apply.
Every Spring
Previously: MMEN 101
The Sibelius Fundamentals I course provides a comprehensive approach to learning the fundamentals of the Sibelius music-notation application. In this course you will discover and develop foundation-building themes and new ways of working in the software as well as a clear understanding of the Sibelius interface, from navigating the ribbon to inputting notes in a variety of ways. Become comfortable with using shortcuts while learning how to create, edit, and print your score quickly and efficiently. Sibelius Fundamentals I is the first crucial step in mastering Sibelius, the most popular music notation software in use today. Additional fees may apply.
Every Fall
Previously: AVID 101
Sibelius Fundamentals II reviews and builds upon the skills learned in the Sibelius Fundamentals I course. Introducing many new Sibelius features, the course covers how to create a simple lead sheet, complete with chord symbols, lyrics, repeat barlines, repeat endings, repeat text, and rhythmic slash notation. Additionally, the course introduces more advanced notations and some of Sibelius’ most creative features, which can help you quickly compose, arrange, or rearrange a piece of music. Additional fees may apply.
Every Interim
Previously: AVID 102