Music 101

Introduction to Creating Electronic Sounds is a beginner level course that is designed to enable students from a wide variety of backgrounds in the exploration of creative studies in electronic sound. The course will survey some of the basic concepts and techniques used to produce electronic music, while examining historical, social, and technological occurrences as they relate to the production of electronic sound beginning in the late 19th century. Weekly reading, listening, and media assignments will act as a catalyst for group discussion and the critical analysis of theoretical and conceptual approaches to composition using electronically-based audio. Throughout the quarter students will build upon the practical and conceptual skills necessary to evaluate and produce a portfolio of audio-based works. Creative assignments will be produced outside of class time and will in run parallel to historical and theoretical group discussions. Upon completion of each creative assignment, students will receive critical feedback on their work. In addition to receiving critical feedback during class time, students are expected to attend bi-monthly meetings with their assigned feedback groups. Feedback groups will be assigned during week three, after registration is finalized.