Dec 05, 2025  
2025-2026 Academic Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Academic Catalog

MUS 214 - Topics in Sonic Creativity

4 credits (Fall or Spring)


Humans create with sound in myriad ways to perform identity through organizations of noise, engage  with politics and social justice, and spur the imagination. This class introduces students to sonic practices that center creativity in multiple ways, paying close attention to environment and  atmosphere. Possible topics include Making Instruments from Trash; Communal Composition; Sound Design. In each case, students ethically situate creativity in a growing global community. Repeatable for credit one time when topic changes. For current offerings review the variable topic course listing below or use the course search to filter by variable topic type.

 

Prerequisite: MUS 100  or second-year standing.  
Instructor: Hiranmayena