MUSC 2404: Electronic Music 2
Effective date
January 2020
Description
Electronic Music 2 is the second of a two-course sequence for students wishing to concentrate on electronic music. This course is intended for composers and other musicians interested in exploring further digital and other electronic media for the creation of music and multimedia works. Students will compose, realize, and produce a work in the digital medium each term.
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
MUSC 2304, or permission of instructor.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Use the computer as a compositional environment for the creation of their own music
- Use current platforms, software and hardware to create music and multi-media works
- Research and discuss historical and current trends in electronic music including electro-acoustic and popular music
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
1. Practical and/or written examinations that demonstrate ability at or above the final exam and learning outcomes of this course.
2. A successful interview with the Music Department Leader and one other regularized music faculty member
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 45
Total Hours: 45
Instructional Strategies
Lecture and lecture-demonstrations, assigned reading and listening quizzes, introduction to research
Instructional strategies include lecture, demonstration, group discussion and activities, independent study, and hands-on practice with computer software.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Evaluation Plan
Type
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Percentage
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Assessment activity
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Project
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15
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Preparatory Project 1
|
Project
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15
|
Preparatory Project 2
|
Project
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15
|
Preparatory Project 3
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Project
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30
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Final Composition Project
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Midterm Exam
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10
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Final Exam
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15
|
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Course topics
- Digital and analog synthesis
- Recording
- Live, interactive electronics
- Research methods and data bases
- Multi-media
- Acoustics
- Audio recording into the computer using both mic and line
- Sample management and processing
- Sound synthesis using software synths/samplers
- Repertoire of electronic music
- Electronic music composition
- The computer as compositional environment
- Sequencing
- Sound mixing and mastering
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/.
- To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.