Computer Music I

Computer Music I is a Humanities, Arts and Cultural Studies class taught by Daniel Warner.

Course Description
This is a studio course that will also survey the history, theory, and practice of electro-acoustic music. Students will receive a broad introduction to the musical, technical, and theoretical issues of electro-acoustic music which is broadly construed to include the Classical avant-garde, Electronica, DJ culture, Ambient, etc. Digital recording, editing, and mixing will be covered using the Audacity and ProTools programs. Students will also work with MIDI-controlled digital synthesizers and sampling using Ableton Live and ProTools. Other topics to be covered include basic acoustics and synthesis techniques. Students will be expected to complete three composition projects during the course of the semester. Formal knowledge of music is helpful, but not required. Prerequisite: Completion of Division I requirements.

Previous Semesters Taught
Spring 2009