MUS 486 - Sound Design II: Synthesis, Modulation & Creative Digital Signal Processing

Units: 3
This course builds on skills introduced in MUS 280 (Essentials of Music Technology) to advanced students interested in the creation of stand-alone electronic music compositions through synthesis programming and other computer-based composition techniques.

Prerequisites: MUS 280 and Junior standing or above.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Students will master the fundamentals of sound, acoustics, and electronics with an emphasis on developing the basic knowledge and skills to create original sounds via audio synthesis.
Reflect upon and analyze everyday sonic experiences and articulate them to others.
Design and implement computer music applications using essential sound synthesis and programming techniques.
Identify suitable synthesis techniques to develop a design strategy for a specific sound design problem.