COMPFOR 325
Synthesis to Streaming: Music in Digital Culture
A survey of the computer's role in musical culture, from early digital sound synthesis to today's streaming platforms. The course blends critical and historical study with hands-on work: students will program their own musical instruments, generate new songs, and consider the impact of AI on artistic expression, among other topics.
Prerequisites & course information
No credit for COMPFOR 304 with the topic "Synthesis to Streaming: Music in Digital Culture". (Prerequisites enforced at registration.) Students should have some computing experience equivalent to one 100-level course with a significant programming component in any language. (3). (CE). May not be repeated for credit.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027