Final Exam

1. Core Computing: Identify what makes a computer a computer.

2. Physical Computing: Define microcontroller, sensor, and actuator.

3. Sequencing and Notation: Discuss in as much detail as possible the similarities and differences between MIDI, MusicXML, and WAV files.

4. Sound Reinforcement: Discuss how to avoid feedback in live sound reinforcement.

5. Recording: How do the acoustics and noise present in the recording space effect mic placement when recording?

6. Recording:

   1. Explain how analog sound is captured and converted into digital data (audio file) in as much detail as you are able.

   2. Include the following terms in your answer = sample rate, bit depth, amplitude, and voltage

   3. Include what sample rate and bit depth you were advised to use.

7. Sound Design: Define the terms oscillator, envelope (including the term ADSR), filter, and modulation (including the term LFO) in the context of sound synthesis.

8. Still Digital Imaging: What is the difference between bitmap and vector images? Discuss an example when it is best (or even the only option) to use a bitmap image ... also discuss an example when it is best to use a vector image.

9. Videography:

   1. Explain how analog movement is captured and converted into digital data (video files) in as much detail as you are able.

   2. Include the following terms in your answer = frame rate, pixels, resolution, and camera sensor.

   3. Include the frame rate you were advised to use to look most like a professional film.

10. Digital Impact: Discuss the impacts of using AI in music creation and performance. Include potential ethical concerns, including originality, copyright, and the role of human creativity in your discussion.