MUS 241 - Sonic Arts:An Introduction to Electronic Music

Institution:

Albright College

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This course combines a basic introduction to the history and the tools of electronic music, with an exploration of our own musical creativity. We begin with considerations of the nature of music and the types of sounds - both conventional and apparently "weird" sounds - that have been preferred for musical composition throughout history. The rise of a persistent and innovative musical avant-garde and the invention of electronic musical instruments, from the late 19th century to the present, will be the focus of subsequent lectures. Class lectures will be combined with a practical introduction to the production of electronic music, using both digital synthesis programs and MIDI compositional environments. No specialized computer programming skills are required. Emphasis is on creative musical projects using digital media tools (including a combination of MIDI, digital synthesis, sampling and live recordings). The course includes required Electronic Music Studio lab sessions of at least 50 minutes per week per student, held on Wednesdays. Enrollment is limited to 12 students. Prerequisite: MUS 216

Credits:

4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.albright.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 921-2381

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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