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--- faq [2017/02/06 14:00] – [What is Music Technology?] gary
+++ faq [2019/01/17 15:03] – [Do I need any prior computer/math training?] gary
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-The Faculty provides access to required computer hardware and software for Music Technology students in the Music Technology Computer Lab Laboratory (MTCL - Room E230)). Note, however, that this does not include software that is not taught in courses (such as word processing) or unlimited access to incidental hardware such as printers.
+The Faculty provides access to required computer hardware and software for Music Technology students in the Music Technology and Keyboard Proficiency Laboratory (MTKPL - Room E215)). Note, however, that this does not include software that is not taught in courses (such as word processing) or unlimited access to incidental hardware such as printers.
-All computers in the Music Technology Computer Laboratory are running the Macintosh OS-X operating system.
+All computers in the MTKPL are running the Macintosh OS-X operating system.
 ===== Are the Music Technology minors good preparation for the graduate program in Sound Recording? =====
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-First-year graduate students typically make use of the Music Technology Computer Laboratory for their seminar-related work. Thesis research is conducted in one of six research laboratories described on the [[resources|Music Technology resources page]].
+First-year graduate students typically make use of the Music Technology and Keyboard Proficiency Laboratory for their seminar-related work. Thesis research is conducted in one of six research laboratories described on the [[resources|Music Technology resources page]].
 ===== Which computer platform do you use? =====
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 Yes. The Music Technology graduate program is based on a solid training in math, computer science, acoustics, and undergraduate music technology concepts.
-Applicants will need to demonstrate substantial knowledge in music technology and computer science before entering our programs via [[http://www.mcgill.ca/music/future-students/graduate/placement-exams|placement exams]]. Students who fail to demonstrate adequate knowledge in these areas will be required to take extra courses, either at the beginning of their programme or through an extra year before entering at the graduate level.
+Applicants will need to demonstrate substantial knowledge in music technology and computer science before entering our programs via placement exams. Students who fail to demonstrate adequate knowledge in these areas will be required to take extra courses, either at the beginning of their programme or through an extra year before entering at the graduate level.
 ===== Do MA applicants need to specify a supervisor? =====
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   * [[http://www.mcgill.ca/music/current-students/graduate/graduate-music-handbook/courses-examinations-thesis-credits|Courses, examinations and thesis credit requirements]]
   * [[http://www.mcgill.ca/music/current-students/graduate/graduate-seminar-information|Graduate seminar information]]
-  * [[https://www.mcgill.ca/music/files/music/musictechnology_placement_descriptions_1516.pdf|Placement exams]]
+  * [[https://www.mcgill.ca/music/files/music/musictechnology_placement_descriptions_1617.pdf|Placement exams]]