Analog and Digital Synthesis
General
Prefix
MUSM
Course Number
434
Course Level
Undergraduate
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Liberal Arts
Description
Create and compose with analog and digital synthesis. Sound-art projects reflecting different styles of fixed-media and real-time electroacoustic art based on synthesized sound. Introduction to history and literature of electroacoustic music featuring analog and digital synthesis.
Credits
Min
3
Max
3
Repeatable
No
Goals and Diversity
MN Goal Course
No
Cultural Diversity
No
Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Understand and become familiar with the principles of acoustics and psychoacoustics.
Outcome
Understand and become familiar with history and literature of synthesized and digital electroacoustic music and be able to develop analytical approaches to synthesized and digital electoacoustic music.
Outcome
Develop skills digitally synthesizing sound, including classic AM, ring -modulated AM, FM, additive, subtractive, granular, and physical modeling synthesis.
Outcome
Develop skills editing and mixing sound using DAW software and will develop skills using a DAW for MIDI recording, editing, and playback.
Outcome
Develop skills using microphones and a portable digital recording device to record sound and to develop skills using plug-in signal processing software to transform sound.
Outcome
Develop skills using a desktop computer to produce Red-Book Audio spec CDs.
Outcome
Develop the concept application and project management skills by creating fixed-media and real-time electroacoustic works demonstrating a variety of techniques and styles of synthesis.
Outcome
Develop the concept application and project management skills by creating and presenting a finished acoustic or real-time work to the public.
Dependencies
Courses
MUSM434
is a
prerequisite
for:
Programs
MUSM434
is a
completion requirement
for: