Music Technology I (fall semester) Introduction to the principles of sound and digital audio (sound editing, processing, mixing). Includes hands-on investigation of course techniques and principles in a studio setting. Course materials are practiced during individual studio lab times.
Music Technology II (spring semester) Introduction to the principles of sound synthesis (Musical Instrument Digital Interface, sequencing, synthesizers, controllers). Includes hands-on investigation of course techniques and principles in a studio setting. Course materials are practiced during individual studio lab times.
Music Technology III (fall semester) Advanced concepts related to principles of sound, digital audio (sound editing, processing, mixing) and synthesis. Includes hands-on investigation of course techniques and principles in a studio setting. Emphasis on music programming languages. Course materials are practiced during individual studio lab times and tutorial session.
Music Technology IV (spring semester) Advanced concepts related to principles of sound, digital audio and synthesis relative to real time audio environments. Includes hands-on investigation of course techniques and principles in a studio setting. Emphasis on music programming languages. Course materials are practiced during individual studio lab times and tutorial sessions.
Survey of Music Technology (spring semester) Overview of music technology; use of computers in music (yesterday, today and tomorrow). Philosophical implications of technology and musical expression. Literature of music technology in pop, jazz and the avant-garde.
Experimental Digital Audio and Animation (summer semester) Introduction to experimental digital audio and time-based visual art. Focus on artistic expression through the successful integration of the principles of art and music. Students explore experimental animation techniques and the principles of electroacoustic music as they work to create multi-media art.
