| You composed and turned in a fully formed track and presented your work in class. |
As explained in the syllabus, groups must share their work, ideas, techniques, challenges, and approaches of their project. We will listen in class in an environment for constructive criticism and feedback. "Fully formed" means you can speak to the whole process, it is mixed, balanced, and presented professionally. This includes proper labels and file directories. |
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| Utilize at least 5 MIDI tracks. |
You must also use at least 5 MIDI tracks or software instruments in your piece. These can be drums, keys, synths, or anything else. |
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| Track is thoughtfully mixed in terms of space, FX, dynamics, and more. |
You implement meaningful mixing of your track. Use of effects, bussing, track groups, with a consideration for resources and organization. For example, if everything is panned dead center and no changes in other parameters, you will receive no points for this section. |
10 |
| Utilize Automations. |
You implement meaningful automations for things like volume, panning, effects, and other parameters. For example, if everything is panned dead center and no changes in other parameters, you will receive no points for this section. |
10 |
| Successful deliverable of Ableton session file, complete with audio files and dependencies |
The submission must be clearly labeled in your drive, not have multiple nested versions, all audio included, and open as you intend it to be heard in class. Make sure nothing is muted or hanging audio is in your session. Think of this as if you are sending your final product to a label for pressing! Successful deliverable of audio file: 48k/16-bit WAV file. Export your full song correctly and deliver via USB stick. If you are late or the project fails to open, you will receive no points for this section. |
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| Submit a written report. One page. |
Your report should include: your name, instruments, all equipment used, technical details, and aesthetic goals. Were your aesthetic goals met? What did you learn? How did you like/dislike engaging with the technology you used? Think...your presentation in written form. If you use AI for any reason, including grammar fixes, you will receive a zero on the entire assignment. Grammar and writing mistakes are not graded! |
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