MUS 270 - Electronic and Computer Music
Credits: 3
3 Skills Lab Hours
Prerequisites: MUS 119
Description
This course builds upon the principles and techniques developed in MUS 119 , Introduction to Music Technology. It covers advanced music production skills involving sequencing, editing, signal processing, mixing and sampling. Instruction is combined with practical application on a digital audio workstation.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Explain the various components of computer-based music production.
- Summarize the development of computer-based music and its impact on the music industry.
- Experiment with advanced electronic music production techniques.
- Create computer-based music recordings.
- Evaluate electronic music compositions.
Listed Topics
- Sequencing
- Editing
- Signal processing
- Mixing
- Synthesizers
- Virtual instruments
- Sampling
- Computer-based music
Reference Materials
textbook, internet, digital audio workstation, music sequencing and editing software.
Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals: - Technological Competency
- Quantitative and Scientific Reasoning
Approved By: Bullock, Quintin Date Approved: 05/19/2016
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