2010-2011 Academic Catalog 
    
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2010-2011 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

MUSC 141 - Computers and Music

Type of Course: Lecture, Discussion
The computer is, arguably, the most distinctively contemporary musical instrument. A project-based and historically grounded introduction to the computer as a musical tool, this course covers a variety of technical topics such as multitrack digital recording and mixing, the fundamentals of sound synthesis, and digital signal processing. A series of cumulative technical assignments through the semester lead to a large composition project. A variety of musical repertoires will be studied through recordings and readings.

Instructor: Mr. Malsky

When Offered: Offered every year

Faculty: Matthew Malsky, Ph.D. - Associate Professor of Music; Chair, Department of Visual and Performing Arts