DAW 3701 03: DAW Applied Lesson 3701

DAW 3701 - Digital Audio Workstation Applied Lesson 3701

Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 03, CRN 44257,

Credit hours: 2

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Instructor

Scott Burns

Email: smburns02@ysu.edu

Public Instructor Information

Professor:  Scott Burns

Professional Qualifications:

Diploma, Music Production and Engineering, Berklee College of Music

M.M., Cello Performance, Youngstown State University

B.M., Cello Performance, Youngstown State University

Office: Bliss Hall, Room 3004

Phone: (330) 941-3636 

Email: smburns02@ysu.edu

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Course Description

3701. Digital Audio Workstation Applied Lesson 3701. Digital Audio Workstation applied lessons offer students the ability to produce, design, and perform a diverse array of original and derivative electronic-based music and multimedia works using analog and digital technology as both a tool and an instrument. Applied musicianship, technical, and creative skills will include composing, improvising, performing, programming, and producing using digital audio workstation (DAW) music software, new interfaces for musical expression (NIME) hardware, digital musical instruments (DMI), and amplification devices in a variety of production and performance environments. Students will foster the functional and virtuosic skills needed to be a performer and producer using DAW technology for artistic and vocational future endeavors. Prereq.: Completion of DAW 2602 with a grade of "C" or better. 2 s.h.

Course Readings

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The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.  

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Schedule of Topics and Assignments

Week of Proposed Topic Due/To Prepare for Class
8/24 Varies per student Varies per student
8/31 Varies per student Varies per student
9/7 Varies per student Varies per student
9/14 Varies per student Varies per student
9/21 Varies per student Project 1
9/28 Varies per student Varies per student
10/5 Varies per student Varies per student
10/12 Varies per student Varies per student
10/19 Varies per student Varies per student
10/26 Varies per student Varies per student
11/2 Varies per student Project 2
11/9 Varies per student Varies per student
11/16 Varies per student Varies per student
11/23 Varies per student Project 3
11/30 Varies per student Jury portfolio due
12/7 Jury portfolio presentation

The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning. 

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