Fall semester 2008

Introduction to Electronic Music (COMP 415/515), 2 cr. hrs.                                               Prof. Santos
Graduate students elect COMP 515.
Composition 415 is a course in the creative applications of technology. Composition projects are the focus of the course; students will do hands-on work with audio equipment. Weekly lab sessions, lectures, listening, readings, and in-class discussions will cover the techniques and aesthetics of electronic music.

Creative Composition (COMP 421), 3 cr. hrs.                                                                              Staff
Prerequisites: Non-music students must have completed COMP 222 or THEORY 238.
An introductory course offered through class instruction, supported by private instruction with a GSI. For music majors other than composition majors, of lower- or upper-division status.

                           Winter semester 2008                         

Seminar in Electronic Music (COMP 416/516),  2 cr. hrs.                                                       Prof. Santos

Graduate students elect COMP 516.

Prerequisite: COMP 515. 

Continuation of COMP 515 with an introduction to computer technology and its electronic music applications.

Creative Composition (COMP 422),  3 cr. hrs.                                                                   Prof. Daugherty

Prerequisite: COMP 421.

An introduction to composition for students interested in concentrating on original creative work in contemporary idioms. Individual instruction is provided for student projects. Also includes biweekly lectures on appropriate aspects of musical language and compositional craft.

Advanced Studies in Electronic Music (COMP 526),  2-4 cr. hrs.                                          Prof. Santos

Prerequisite: COMP 516 or equivalent with permission of instructor.

Includes the study of digital synthesis techniques.  Special attention is given to the relationship between technology, the creative process, and individual statement.