MUS 265 - Introduction to Digital Music Composition

An approach to music composition using the platform of digital technology. Students will learn to implement contemporary compositional processes through the use of digital tools. Of particular emphasis is exploring the world of sound and its organization into meaningful and aesthetically coherent forms without the technical limitations of acoustic execution. Each student will create a final piece that will be realized in a group concert at the end of the semester.

Satisfies a major requirement in Music.
Satisfies a minor requirement in Music.
Students entering 2012 and after: satisfies Visual and Performing Arts distribution requirement.
Students entering before 2012: satisfies fine arts distribution requirement.

Prerequisites & Notes
MUS 101 or equivalent (basic knowledge of fundamentals of music).