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2026-2027 IHCC Catalog 
  
2026-2027 IHCC Catalog

MUSC 1153 - Intro to Midi and Sound Design



3 Credits
Provides students the opportunity to receive hands-on experience working with MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface). Students will learn the basics of MIDI such as basic techniques, hardware and software implications, sound design, virtual studio, sequencing, and the MIDI applications to Audio and Video.

Major Content Areas
MIDI trouble shooting: 15%

MIDI operational theory: 25%

Application analysis: 20%

MIDI set up (hook-up, patches, etc.): 15%

System analysis: 10%

Audio/Video synchronizing: 15%

Learning Outcomes
Proactive application of MIDI skills in Audio/Video recording and production

Construct a viable Mp3 of music using MIDI and Digidesign

Demonstrate ability to competently trouble-shoot MIDI and Digidesign applications

Examine, critique, and explain current MIDI examples

Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MNTC) Goals
06 - Humanities/Fine Arts