Students will further develop proficiency in music technologies and their applications to music composition, performance and production, by exploring a range of topical subjects that may include: computer-based recording, engineering and production strategies for live and recorded sound; live-sound support, recording and production; contemporary electroacoustic music composition; acoustics and sound design; contemporary digital songwriting, production and distribution; cultural contexts of popular music; music for film. Prerequisites: MUS110 or consent of instructor.
| Distribution Area | Prerequisites | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUS 110 or consent of instructor | 1/2 course |
Students will build upon concepts learned in MUS 110 to develop further proficiency in modern computer-based tools for production. Students will explore concepts including synthesis, sampling, looping, sequencer-based composition and digital-mastering for publication.