THS Digital Music Class

Course Name: DIGITAL MUSIC

Grade Level: 9-12

Credit Value: .5 Fine Arts

This is a hands-on course in Music Composition using digital programs and techniques. Students learn how to use Garageband, Sound Studio, iMovie, and Finale Notepad. This class allows for an abundance of student exploration, creativity, & Constructivist learning. Any level of music writing competence is welcome. So, buckle-up, smile, and come prepared to experiment with the limitless possibilities of digital music!

Welcome! We are wrapping up the semester already, hard to believe!

I will be adding more of the documents you need for your notebook to this site so check back often.

I will keep you updated to our progress & exploration expectations through out the semester.

Week of 5/12/08 Finishing and presenting the 1st iMovie project (manipulating digital photography to enhance the prerecorded music) to the class using the classroom Smartboard.

Week of 5/19/08 Start the 2nd iMovie project; writing a soundtrack with Garageband to enhance a prerecorded video.

Week of 5/27/08 Finishing and presenting the 2nd iMovie project to the class using the classroom Smartboard.

Week of 6/2/08 Underclassmen will create a presentation (using a program of their choice) and and write an outline of what learning goals were demonstrated.

Week of 6/9/08 Finishing and presenting the last independent projects to the class using the classroom Smartboard.

Week of 6/16/08 Underclassmen notebooks are due for grading on Monday. The last class/s will be year-end review, class evaluations, and we will burn CD's of your Compositions for you!