MUSC-238 Music and Sound Creation I
Musicians and composers use a variety of electronic instruments and computer-based tools to compose music and create sounds that are used in all types of media. In this course, students will learn to utilize computer-based tools along with music and sound creation techniques. Class will be held in a computer lab and coursework will be hands-on and project-based. Current commercial and artistic uses of electronic music and sound will be analyzed and critical listening skills developed. Creativity and compositional techniques will be discussed along with the concerns of professional working musicians and composers. Students will begin the process of creating their own palette of creation techniques and experiences in a supportive environment.