MUSIC & TECHNOLOGY
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MUSC 281 - EAR TRAINING IV

Upon successful completion of this course you will
have mastered basic aural skills for professional
musicianship. The emphasis on this level is chromatic
and modal melodies. Mixed meters and odd time
signatures are explored. Emphasis is given to
transcribing prerecorded songs.

Pre-requisites: MUSC 280.

MUSC 282 - FILM SCORING I

This hands-on course focuses onTV and radio
broadcasting. Students are required to score themes
and cues for various TV and radio shows using mostly
electronic equipment along with one or two live
musicians.

Pre-requisites: MUSC 161 Computer Applications to
Music tl.

MUSC 283 - FILM SCORING II

This course provides students with an understanding
of the different compositional techniques used

in feature film genres such as drama, suspense,
comedy and action/adventure. The course content
includes analysis of film soundtracks of the past

and present, the business of being a film composer,
film scoring technology, orchestration, conducting,
and how to get started as a film composer. Weekly
assignments require students to compose music to
picture for subsequent review by the instructor. At
the end of the term students will have created a large
portfolio of audio and visual material.

Pre-requisites: MUSC 175 Contemporary Harmony Il.

MUSC 284 - COMPOSITION I

This course is designed to improve the skills

of composers by presenting a wide variety of
compositional tools in styles ranging from Classical to
Jazz, Folk, Rock and Pop. By studying the recordings
and scores of composers throughout history each
student gains a musical awareness that strengthens
their own compositional process. Particular attention
is paid to the “building blocks of a composition;”

the musical elements such as melody, harmony and
rhythm that are at the core of the creative process.
In class performance and analysis of student
compositions occurs on a weekly basis and midterm
and final assignments are recorded.

Pre-requisites: MUSC 171 and 175, and/or permission of
the Instructor.

MUSC 285 - COMPOSITION II

This course continues the study of compositional
building blocks started in Composition 1 with an
additional focus on arranging and orchestration.
Topics include advanced contemporary techniques
such as quartal and quintal harmony, pandiatonicism,
minimalism, world music percussion concepts

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and string and vocal arranging for popular music.
Composers of interest include Sting, John Lennon,
Bach, Stravinsky, Steve Reich, and Miles Davis.

Pre-requisites: MUSC 284 and/or permission of the
instructor.

MUSC 288 - ADVANCED MIDI APPLICATIONS |

This course is an applied study of the software

and concepts used in the recording home studio
environment. The primary focus of the course is in the
use of Pro Tools LE for the self-recording musician.
Topics include: mixing console application, editing
techniques, microphone technique, an introduction to
effects processing for final mixing, auxiliary buss in
the virtual mixing board, use of patch bay, outboard
effects, and file maintenance.

Pre-requisites: MUSC 161 with a "B" or better.

MUSC 289 - ADVANCED MIDI
APPLICATIONS II

This course is a continuation of MUSC 288. The
primary focus is the advanced use of ProTools

LE. Topics will include: the musical application of
effects plug-ins, computer components and related
technology, and other recording formats.

Pre-requisites: MUSC 288.

MUSC 290 - THE BUSINESS OF MUSIC

The purpose of this course is three-fold: to provide
the student with an awareness of the career
possibilities in the field of music; to introduce
students to some of the major aspects of the

music profession; and to introduce students to

basic general business practices. This course is of
particular benefit to students planning a career in the
music industry.

TWC 266 - INTRODUCTION TO TECHNICAL
WRITING AND COMMUNICATIONS

This course is is designed to prepare students for

the writing demands of Digital Arts courses and the
workplace. Through the production of print- and web-
based documents, students will learn to organize and
develop content that meets their audience’s needs
and to communicate in a clear and concise writing
style. Students will also have an opportunity to deliver
effective and engaging oral presentations.

Contacts

CAROL RIDGE

Enrolment Officer

Phone: 250.365.7292 ext 21324
Direct: 250.365.1324

Email: cridge@selkirk.ca

SUSAN HILL

Music Department Administrative Assistant
Phone: 250.352.6601 ext 11357

Direct: 250.505.1357

Email: shill@selkirk.ca

MELODY DIACHUN

Program Coordinator, Instructor of Voice, Ensembles,
Songwriting, Business of Music

Phone: 250.352.6601 ext 11332

Direct: 250.505.1332

Email: mdiachun@selkirk.ca

DON MACDONALD

Instructor, Violin, Composition, Filmscoring,
Improvisation, Ear Training, Computer Applications
Phone: 250.352.6601 ext 11362

Direct: 250.505.1362

Email: dmacdonald@selkirk.ca

JASON TAYLOR

School Chair

Phone: 250.352.6601 ext 11305
Direct: 250.505.1305

Email: jtaylor@selkirk.ca

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