Music 1770: Intro to Music Technology

MU 1770A Spring 2025

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PRO TIP on uploading, emailing, and storing files in the cloud

“The cloud” is just a bunch of computers somewhere, not controlled by you. If the cloud computers don’t recognize a file extension, sometimes the file is not properly transmitted and gets corrupted. When storing files in the cloud, if they are not super-common file types like .doc or .pdf or .wav, it’s a good idea to zip (compress) them before uploading. Zipping a file puts it in a virtual box (which all computers do know how to handle) and leaves the contents alone. So if you ever have trouble with (say) a Logic or Sibelius file you passed through Teams or OneDrive or something, try zipping it and see if that fixes it. Ditto for emailing.

Troubleshooting

90% of technical problems are solved by

  1. is it plugged in/on/connected?
  2. did you restart the application?
  3. did you relaunch the system or restart the device?
Related: see this xkcd Tech Support Cheat Sheet comic for software issues.
It is funny, but also true.

Syllabus

here

Website

You’re on it! We will be using Brightspace only to access the online discussion. You will submit assignments via upload to Teams, or online forms, or via email. I will post grades here as well, updated every 1-2 weeks.

Text

An Introduction to Music Technology by Dan Hosken, 2nd ed. ISBN 9780415825733

See the syllabus for other required materials. All additional instructional materials (video lectures, handouts, web pages) will be posted here.

Hardware and Lab Access

You may work in the Eaton Technology Lab, Southwick 200D (our classroom) during building hours except when another class scheduled there. Your CatCard will give you access; if it does not, let me know.

You can also do much of the work remotely on your own computer (all of the work, if you have a Mac) using free trial or inexpensive software. See syllabus for details.