Case Study
3:
Using ICT to Model Relationships and Control
Events
Before
You Start...
Welcome to the Swansea Bay Online Learning Partnership case study
series for teachers of Music. Before you start work on this case
study, you will need to ensure that you have confidence in using
the hardware, skills and ICT packages the case study uses.
The
most important hardware, skills and packages to be comfortable
with before you start the case study are:
- A
composition package, such a Sibelius, Rhapsody, Cubase or
Cakewalk. You should be able to enter and edit music directly
from the computer's keyboard or MIDI keyboard.
- A
MIDI device, such as a MIDI keyboard, a synthesizer or a
MIDI sound module. Many computers have a 'built-in' MIDI sound
source, and this should be capable of producing good quality
sounds with a wide range of timbres. You should be able to connect
devices to the computer via a MIDI interface using appropriate
cables and connectors.
- Output
hardware, such as an amplifier, stereo system or powered
speakers. You should be able to control the volume for individual
or group use.
If
you do not feel comfortable with any of the above, discuss with
your mentor the best way of getting your skills ready before you
start. If you are missing just one of the skills, and you are
happy to develop it while you are working on the case study, go
ahead with the next part.
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