MUS105. Introduction to Music Production & Recording Technology Page 1 of 1
Cape Cod Community College Departmental Syllabus
Prepared by the Department of Arts and Communication
Date of Departmental Approval: January 24, 2022
Date approved by Curriculum and Programs: March 7, 2022 Effective: Fall 2022
1. Course Number: MUS105
2. Course Title: Introduction to Music Production & Recording Technology
3. Description: An introduction to basic practices in computer-based recording, editing, mixing, and producing
digital music. Students learn how to use Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) software and related hardware to
create original music. Readings and discussions on the principles of acoustics, psychoacoustics, and digital
audio serve as a foundation to the technical skills students will acquire. Students work on practical applications
of audio and musical concepts and techniques.
4. Student Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
● Properly utilize industry-standard recording equipment, including MIDI controllers, microphones, digital
audio interfaces, and related cables and accessories.
● Arrange musical materials in accordance with contemporary song-form practices.
● Demonstrate technical knowledge of acoustics and sound perception to make informed creative decisions
when recording, mixing, and producing music.
● Record, import, and edit digital audio files using Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) software.
● Demonstrate the ability to use computer technologies including desktop and web applications, cloud
storage, external storage media, and file management strategies.
● Articulate the differences between digital audio file formats including wav, aif and mp3.
5. Credits: 3 credits
6. Satisfies General Education Requirement: No
7. Prerequisites: None
8. Semesters Offered: Fall
9. Suggested General Guidelines for Evaluation: Evaluation is based upon assignments, class participation,
quizzes, exams, and a final project.
10. General Topical Outline: digital audio, recording technology, MIDI, audio editing, mixing, music production,
song structure, music composition and arrangement, acoustics, sound perception, signal processing