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POST 322 Ableton Live Workshop

Giancarlo Pasquesi

Fall 2021-2022
Class number: 7287
Section number: 401
M 1:30PM - 3:00PM
CDM 00922 Loop Campus

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Summary

This course is a workshop style introduction to the interface, operation, and creative capabilities of the popular Digital Audio Workstation, Ableton Live. Aside from basic functionality and operating within Live’s user interface, participants will learn fundamental music production principles such as MIDI/Audio sequencing, track composition, music mixing, basic sound design, creative experimentation, and scoring to picture.

 

While we will not cover every aspect of this powerhouse production platform,  this course aims to provide students with a strong grasp of the fundamental principles and concepts needed to execute their ideas effectively.

 

Learning outcomes:

      • Navigating Ableton Live’s user interface
      • Perform basic audio functions
      • Perform basic MIDI functions
      • Basic sound design & experimentation
      • Basic & creative audio/MIDI routing
      • Basic music mixing
      • Custom user templates
      • Scoring to picture



Grading

Grading:

Your grade will be based on both the completion of weekly assignments (40%) and your final project (60%)

 

Due Dates:

All weekly assignments may be turned in any time before the start of the following class. Assignments turned in late will be docked one full letter grade. If you know you won’t be able to turn something in on time, let me know beforehand if possible and we can find a solution.



Course Materials

I recommend everyone have a reliable backup drive to combat any unforeseen misfortune.



School policies:

Changes to Syllabus

This syllabus is subject to change as necessary during the quarter. If a change occurs, it will be thoroughly addressed during class, posted under Announcements in D2L and sent via email.

Online Course Evaluations

Evaluations are a way for students to provide valuable feedback regarding their instructor and the course. Detailed feedback will enable the instructor to continuously tailor teaching methods and course content to meet the learning goals of the course and the academic needs of the students. They are a requirement of the course and are key to continue to provide you with the highest quality of teaching. The evaluations are anonymous; the instructor and administration do not track who entered what responses. A program is used to check if the student completed the evaluations, but the evaluation is completely separate from the student’s identity. Since 100% participation is our goal, students are sent periodic reminders over three weeks. Students do not receive reminders once they complete the evaluation. Students complete the evaluation online in CampusConnect.

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism

This course will be subject to the university's academic integrity policy. More information can be found at http://academicintegrity.depaul.edu/ If you have any questions be sure to consult with your professor.

All students are expected to abide by the University's Academic Integrity Policy which prohibits cheating and other misconduct in student coursework. Publicly sharing or posting online any prior or current materials from this course (including exam questions or answers), is considered to be providing unauthorized assistance prohibited by the policy. Both students who share/post and students who access or use such materials are considered to be cheating under the Policy and will be subject to sanctions for violations of Academic Integrity.

Academic Policies

All students are required to manage their class schedules each term in accordance with the deadlines for enrolling and withdrawing as indicated in the University Academic Calendar. Information on enrollment, withdrawal, grading and incompletes can be found at http://www.cdm.depaul.edu/Current%20Students/Pages/PoliciesandProcedures.aspx.

Students with Disabilities

Students who feel they may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability should contact the instructor privately to discuss their specific needs. All discussions will remain confidential.
To ensure that you receive the most appropriate accommodation based on your needs, contact the instructor as early as possible in the quarter (preferably within the first week of class), and make sure that you have contacted the Center for Students with Disabilities (CSD) at:
Lewis Center 1420, 25 East Jackson Blvd.
Phone number: (312)362-8002
Fax: (312)362-6544
TTY: (773)325.7296