MUSC-209 Sound Creation in Music
Students will learn how to use basic sound creation tools like synthesizers, and will learn the different techniques used to shape and manipulate sound. The 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. Students will learn techniques of creative expression, and will discuss and describe their original works. Students are expected to have a basic working knowledge of music theory and should be able to read music.