MUS 223: Creative Sound Arts

Prereq: MUS 171

General Education requirement: Cultural & Artistic Literacy

An introductory exploration of the fundamentals of electronic music. Historical background will cover masterpieces of the repertoire, as well as its influence on contemporary artists like Radiohead and Björk. Readings will challenge the student to develop a personal aesthetic about sound. Students will demonstrate mastery of techniques in Musique Concrete, Sampling, and Additive Synthesis through completion of original compositions, culminating in an end-of-semester concert. This is a studio project-based class. Platforms covered include: Peak, AudioSculpt, ProTools, and Max/MSP.

2023 Fall
Class#SctTypeSeatsUnits
13700 01 Studio 20 3.00
Days Start End Location
MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 3:30 PM EDT 4:45 PM EDT Visual & Perf Arts 229
Instructor: Jing Wang Class status:
Prereq: MUS 171
Enrollment Section
Class instruction mode: In Person