MUSC 5530 and MUSC 5530G Digital Audio Montage
Cross-listed for both undergraduate and graduate students

Examines the technical aspects and the aesthetic implications of digital audio software tools. The historical background of electronic music and theorectical underpinnings of digital audio techniques are covered. Students investigate these topics through the creation of music using a variety of computing tools including multi-tracking software. A variety of topics related to digital audio will be covered with an emphasis on the techniques associated with the avant-garde. Offered alternate Fall semesters.

MUSC 5531 and 5531G Advanced MIDI Sequencing
Cross-listed for both undergraduate and graduate students

Covers the use of MIDI in the musical studio and in interactive contexts. Students will gain a deep understanding of the MIDI protocol and will explore the implications of MIDI in the context of music production, composition, and performance. Offered alternate Fall semesters.

MUSC 5630/5630G Music, Technology, and Contemporary Culture
Cross-listed for both undergraduate and graduate students

Examines the development of sound technology, the impact of music technology on listeners, performers, and composers, the diversification and globalization of musical styles, and the changing sociological roles of music in contemporary culture from both historical and ethnographic points of view. Students will also explore specific topics of their own interest in a seminar dialog. Available to graduate and undergraduate students, with graduate students completing an additional project.

MUSC 7533 Sound Design and Processing
Graduate students

Introduces the fundamentals of digital signal processing, musical systems programming, and a wide range of sound design and processing techniques through the SuperCollider programming language. This class is project-based and focuses on the creation and performance of music using advanced computing tools. Offered alternate Spring semesters.

MUSC 7534 Interactive Media
Graduate students

This graduate level course explores techniques for creating interactive media using the Max/MSP/Jitter software environment. Using this visual programming environment students will explore cross-modal techniques for the creation of interactive pieces for performance and installation. Offered alternate Spring semesters.

MUSC 7092 Music Technology Subject
Graduate students

Special topics in music technology.

MUSC 7932 Music Technology Final Project
Graduate students

Planned project directed by the student's project advisor. The capstone requirement for the MM in Music Technology.

Composition Classes
Individual composition lessons augmented by use of technology