MUS 201-02 - Intermediate Music Studies: Digital Music-Making

4 credits (Spring)

This course is intended to provide students with the skills and understanding to compose and perform music in a variety of styles using technology. Students will use the equipment available in the Electronic Music Studio, and the Ableton Live and Max for Live programs to create original musical works that combine live performance with digital materials. Exercises that explore the basic techniques used in a variety of popular musical styles (Hip-Hop, Trap Music, House Music, Dubstep, video game music, Rock Music) will serve to develop and expand the toolset available to the student. In addition to examining a wide range of interactive strategies, the course will include techniques for mastering and polishing tracks, and it will culminate in a concert of the students’ work.

Prerequisite: None.
Instructor: Rommereim