Final Exam

  1. Overall Course: Explain how analog media is converted to digital data in as much detail as you are able (images, audio, movement, and electricity for microcontrollers). Reference = Getting Started with Arduino.

  2. Core Computing: Identify what makes a computer a computer and describe how each component functions.

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

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

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

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

  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. AI in Music: 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.

  9. Still Digital Imaging: What is the difference between bitmap and vector images? Provide examples of applications for each.

  10. Videography: Discuss how to achieve high quality audio and audio synchronization for video.

  11. Communication: Define branding in the context of musicians or music groups. Discuss its importance and provide an example of how effective branding can enhance a musician's career.

  12. Tech-Wise: Reflect on a lesson from this course about being tech-wise. Describe how you plan to implement this practice in your personal or professional life and why it is important to you.

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