Introduction to Electronic Music Creation

3.00 credits · Undergraduate

Prereq: Registration in the B.Mus. or B.A. Major or Minor in Music, or B.Sc. or B.A. Major in Computer Science, or Joint Major in Computer Science and Music; or permission of the Department. This course introduces students to foundational concepts and techniques used in the creation of electronic music. It will examine the development and evolution of electronic sound as well as a range of historical and contemporary approaches to and applications of electronic music. Students will explore sound synthesis, sampling, and other forms of audio processing, and will gain familiarity with digital audio workstation software. (Format: Integrated Lecture and Lab 3 Hours)