UTSA Electronic Music Studio

Courses

Introduction to Electronic and Computer Music (MUS 3123)

This is a 3 credit hour course which is usually offered only in the Spring semester. The prerequisite is MUS 3313 (Computer Applications in Music) or consent of the instructor.

Introduction to Electronic and Computer Music is a conceptual and practical introduction to digital and analog synthesizers, sequencers, tape recorders, mixers, MIDI, samplers, computer software, and sound-processing techniques. Includes a survey of the history and literature of electronic music.

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Composition in Electronic Media (MUS 3172)

This is a 2 credit hour course. The prerequisite is MUS 3123 (Introduction to Electronic and Computer Music).

Composition in Electronic Media involves private study in composition, with an emphasis on such electro-acoustic music techniques as digital sound synthesis and sampling, including an in-depth study of various computer applications in music. Seminar attendance is required. The course may be repeated for credit.

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Microcomputer Applications in Music (MUS3313)

This is a 3 credit hour course.

Microcomputer Applications in Music is a survey of concepts and development of skills related to current computer technology in music. Topics include MIDI, sequencers, tonal synthesis, note editors, productivity tools, and recent trends in the field.

Microcomputer Applications in Music is not taught in the Electronic Music Studio. For information on this course, consult the UTSA Music Technology Page.