Click on course title for information. An audio/video tour of
compositions, performances, and technical developments that
inform the diversity of electroacoustic music. Composition
genres facilitated by electronic means such as process music,
microtonality, ambient, aleatory; and electronic transformations
of keyboards, guitars, drums, winds, and voice are explored.
Landmark compositions, songs, soundscapes, and performances are
placed in a broader context that runs the gamut from early
avant-garde through current popular genres. The classroom
listening experience is extended via the 50+ page annotated
discography designed for long-term study. This course provides a
focused introduction to the culture and repertoire of music
technology, a requisite for those who intend to work in the
field. A selected film that features electronic sound design
and/or electroacoustic music is screened during midterm and
final exam weeks. This course provides a comprehensive
introduction to the electronic music studio. Emphasis