MUS 223 - Electronic Music I

3 credits C
Prerequisites: MUS 172
An introductory exploration of the fundamentals of electronic music. Historical background will cover masterpieces of the repertoire, as well as its influence on contemporary artists like Radiohead and Björk. Readings will challenge the student to develop a personal aesthetic about sound. Students will demonstrate mastery of techniques in Musique Concrete, Sampling, and Additive Synthesis through completion of original compositions, culminating in an end-of-semester concert. This is a studio project-based class. Platforms covered include: Peak, AudioSculpt, ProTools, and Max/MSP.