MUSC 109 - Computer Music 2

Credits: 5
A continuation of MUSC 108 with more in-depth study and use of digital of audio workstation (DAW) software. Students will begin to work with basic mixing and master procedures, study procedures in effects processing, and be introduced to the history of electronic music prior to 1960.

Enrollment Requirement: MUSC 108 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.

Satisfies Requirement: Humanities/Fine Arts/English

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

Recognize relevant events and historical trends in the development of computer music and music technology up to 1960.
Discuss concepts related to computer music.
Apply computer music skills to professional music software.
Compose original computer music and/or sound art using sound production techniques including basic mixing, mastering, and effects processing.

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.