Designed for students with some music background who wish to learn basic
principles of Musical Technology and practical use of current software and
hardware. Topics include acoustics, MIDI sequencing, digital recording and
editing, sampling, analog and digital synthesis, digital signal processing, and
instrument design. Lectures will provide technical explanations on those topics
covered in class and an historical overview of electronic music.
Format: lecture. Evaluation will be based on weekly assignments, a midterm
exam a final paper and two composition projects. Some background in
acoustics/physics is desirable.
Prerequisites: knowledge of and proficiency with musical notation is required.
Enrollment limit: 12 (due to the limitations of the electronic music studio
facility). Preference given to Music majors or potential Music majors, first-year
students and sophomores, and students with experience in related fields.