University of Waikato

Audio Tech: Communication and Creativity

MUSIC140

Iowa State Course Substitution

Introduction to Creative Digital Music

MUSIC 2460

Course Info

International Credits: 15.0
Converted Credits: 4.0
Country: New Zealand
Language: English
Course Description:

There are four main components: technical, historical/aesthetic, listening, and applied studies.

1. Technical Studies: The main technical considerations in recording, using MIDI, using samples and mixing/audio manipulation. This includes an overview of useful current software.

2. Historical Survey/Aesthetics: A survey of the interplay between Western music thinking and music technology inventions, and some of the stylistic results.

3. Listening: Covering the main aspects of musical thought in using new technology in music.

4. Applied Studies: The operation of computer music equipment, and the creation and production/arrangement of creative works. All pieces must be submitted online via Moodle.

Review

Evaluated Date:
May 2, 2023
Evaluated:
Kevin Judge
Expiration Date:
May 2, 2028