2020-2021 Catalog

MUS 104 Music Technology I

This course explores the use of computers to compose music in a digital format through music sequencing and sampling software. Basics of melody, harmony, and rhythm are examined as they relate to computer-assisted music composition. Weekly assignments engage students in exploring specific techniques and features of the digital audio software. A final capstone project involves utilizing all skills developed in the course to compose a multi-track musical composition in a variety of audio file formats.