AT1761 Electronic Music and Sound

This course for non-BA SA majors explores the history and creation of electronic music. It includes directed listening exercises, music studio techniques, and basic “hands on” electronic music production. Students will be introduced to a basic overview of the skills necessary for creating music with advanced computer software. Areas addressed include fundamentals of sound and acoustics, an historical overview of electronic music’s developments and developers, learning about and using software synthesizers, digital processing, computer-assisted composition and directed listening of works in relation to the periods that they represent. The course includes the creation of student works to be presented in peer critique sessions and public concerts. Basic computer literacy is a prerequisite for this course. Credits: 3.000

$35.00