MUS 347 - Electronic Music Composition

Description:
Study of contemporary technologies and techniques as used to compose music. MUS 347 and MUS 547 are layered courses; students may not receive credit for both.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: MUS 246.

Credits: (3)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Demonstrate a thorough historical understanding of the history of computer music from the Futurists to present-day electronics.
Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of the early history of electronic music (music concrete, rca synthesizer, mook mk3c and tonus arp 2000 synthesizer e.g.) and use this knowledge in the creation of original compositions using modern-day computer music technology.
Demonstrate competency in software relevant to the study of composition.
Publicly present original electronic compositions.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
2/20/2014