Students must be able to understand the various MIDI systems involved with creating their sequence project. The students in MUSC 1331 MIDI must use the latest technology to create a MIDI composition. Students must choose the appropriate software for each aspect of their composition. Each piece of hardware and software requires troubleshooting. Reading comprehension is necessary to find specific information in the online documentation for the various software programs.
Writing is necessary for the sequence documentation.
Listening and speaking are important skills for learning the software and hardware from the instructor and communicating questions and requests to the instructor and other class members. MIDI must create their own ideas about what they wish to do as a MIDI composition. They much be able to decide between many possible ways to proceed and develop their ideas. They must solve technical and logistical problems that arise during the course of the creation of their piece. Each piece must be conceived in the mind's eye in order to make these creative decisions.