Computer Music Composition
MUS-Z 317/ 3 Cr.
Computer Music Composition covers multiple facets of composing music that include orchestration, musical notation, score creation and influential compositional techniques. During the course, students will compose music for a variety of instrumental combinations and musical styles. This course will also incorporate discussion and analysis of key musical master works. Students will investigate key aspects of harmony, formal structure, orchestration and compositional technique that contribute to the music's historical significance.
- Available Online: No
- Credit by Exam: No
- Laptop Required: No
Prerequisites/Co-requisites:
MUS-A 132 (minimum grade of C) and MUS-A 140 (minimum grade of C).
Instruction Goal
• Learn creative strategies and problem solving skills important to the composition of electronic music.
• Explore key musical concepts that are essential to music composition.
• Develop the ability to produce original musical ideas.
• Learn notation and score production skills.
• Explore contemporary musical examples and important historical masterworks relevant to practice of music composition.
