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Music Production & Engineering - Level 2

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This page includes the unit directions for all of the concepts studied in class.  All of the Class Projects are also included.  Be sure to click on each CLASS PROJECT to go to the assignment direction page for that project.
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UNIT 1 - EXPLORING MUSIC TECHNOLOGY - A REVIEW

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PROJECT UNITS & ASSIGNMENTS
PLEASE CLICK EACH UNIT FOR MORE INFORMATION & DIRECTIONS


UNIT 1
MIXCRAFT REVIEW

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  • This unit will review the major components of Mixcraft learned in the level 1 class.
  • Concepts covered:
    • ​Virtual Instrument Tracks     
    • Audio Tracks
    • Step Sequencing
    • Automation
    • Audio Effects
    • Quantize
    • ​Audio Warping
    • Converting music to mp3 from Youtube
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UNIT 2 
BASIC AUDIO RECORDING

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For this section you will learn the basics of general live audio recording.  You will be recording using microphones and your own personal devices (cell phones)
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UNIT 2.5
CREATING A PODCAST

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In this assignment you are going to create your own Podcast/Radio Show! The topic can be anything you wish.  Sports, Movies, Books, Music, Cars, Bikes, Fashion Show, School Clubs/Sports, Other classes at PHS.  
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UNIT 3
FOLEY SOUND EFFECTS

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Foley is the reproduction of everyday sound effects that are added to film, video, and other media in post-production to enhance audio quality. You will explore the different ways to create Foley Sounds and to use them  appropriately
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UNIT 4
FOLEY CARTOON ASSIGNMENT

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For this project, students will take a short cartoon clip and add their own effects and music.  The cartoon will be about 1 minute in length and all original audio will be removed, so that the students will be able to create their own original music & effects track.
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UNIT 5
CREATING MOODS

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For this project, students will take use Mixcraft and create FOUR seperate music files.  Students will create music examples that showcase FEAR, SADNESS, and HAPPINESS.  There will also be a final culminating music project that reflects all three emotions in one piece of music.
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UNIT 6
SCORING A VIDEO
-SAME SCENE, 5 WAYS-

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The Same Scene 5 Ways video is the same scene showed 5 times.  Each time the music changes to create a different mood/theme.
In this assignment you will do the same. You will create 5 separate moods/themes. What moods/themes you compose are your choice. Each one MUST be different. 
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UNIT 7
Composing Music for Video Games

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In this project, you will choose a video game trailer/clip.  You will compose ALL music & sound effects for the clip.  NO ORIGINAL VIDEO GAME MUSIC, EFFECTS, and DIALOGUE SHOULD BE USED. 
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