Electronic Music Elements: Essentials - EDC-X736Z

Course Description

Credit Validation for Inspire EDU Participants Only

Through project-based learning, collaborative exercises, and guided assignments, students will explore the fundamentals of music technology and digital production. Using Soundtrap’s cloud-based platform, they will create original works by arranging loops, recording MIDI, and experimenting with effects and editing tools. Topics include podcasting, video game scoring, backing tracks, and songwriting for media. By the end of the course, students will have produced a portfolio of creative projects, developed skills in collaboration and problem-solving, and gained insight into real-world applications of music technology across the arts, media, and entertainment industries.

Learner Outcomes

• Create original music projects using Soundtrap by arranging loops, recording MIDI, and applying basic editing tools to produce complete compositions
• Collaborate effectively with peers by sharing projects, providing constructive feedback, and integrating multiple ideas into a unified production
• Apply core music technology concepts to real-world creative projects such as podcasts, YouTube backing tracks, product ads, and video game scoring

Course Details

Number of Units: 1.0 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours

Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing education for Inspire EDU Participants

University of San Diego – Graduate-Level Extension Credit Information

The University of San Diego partners with this program to offer graduate-level extension credit(s) in semester hours through the Credit Validation Program. To earn units, participants must register for and successfully complete coursework through the external program provider.

Credits earned through USD’s Credit Validation Program are widely accepted by many school districts and universities across the United States for purposes such as license renewal, required professional development hours, short-term skill building, salary advancement, credentialing, and potential advanced degree pathways. These units do not apply toward a master’s or higher degree program at the University of San Diego; however, they may be transferable to advanced degree programs (e.g., MA, EdD, PhD) at other institutions that accept external graduate-level credits.

Participants are responsible for confirming acceptance, transcript requirements, deadlines, and applicability of units with their employing district or intended institution prior to enrollment.

Directions to Enroll for Credit 

1. Enroll in this course with Inspire EDU

2. Complete all course work with Inspire EDU

Please Note: USD does not provide course materials, manage instruction, or assign grades. All coursework is evaluated by the program’s instructor or coordinator.

3. Click “Add to Cart” located on the right of this page to purchase units. If this course displays “Request Information,” it means the course is either not yet open for enrollment or has already closed for enrollment.

4. Submit your Certificate of Completion by email to pce-cv@sandiego.edu after enrolling for credit and completing the course.

Transcript Process: Final grades submitted by the program provider will initiate the transcript process. Grades should be submitted within 7 days of the official course end date or the course enrollment deadline—whichever comes last. Participants are responsible for ensuring their mailing address is accurate and up to date in their USD student account to avoid delays in transcript delivery.

Transcript Delivery Timeline:

• U.S. addresses: 2–3 weeks
• International addresses: 3–4 weeks

For detailed information regarding the University of San Diego Credit Validation Program, please consult our Participant Guide.