MUSC 110 - Advanced Computer Music

Credits: 5
A continuation of MUSC 109 with advanced study of sequencing software (Reason) including construction of patches from basic (raw) synthesized sounds, incorporation of various external sampling techniques, and advanced study of each of the individual onboard synthesizers and sample players.

Prerequisite: MUSC 109 or instructor’s permission.

Satisfies Requirement: Humanities/Fine Arts/English

Course Outcomes:
Students who successfully complete this class will be able to:

Explain relevant events and historical trends in the development of computer music and music technology.
Apply advanced computer music skills to professional music software.
Compose and produce original computer music and/or sound art using advanced sound production techniques.
Develop a portfolio of original computer music and/or sound art and present it to the campus community.

Program Outcomes

Demonstrate a knowledge of historical genres and styles beyond current trends in Performing Arts.

College-wide Outcomes

Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning - Quantitative Reasoning encompasses abilities necessary for a student to become literate in today’s technological world. Quantitative reasoning begins with basic skills and extends to problem solving.