Do you want to create sound and music with your computer? Do you want to build new kinds of musical instruments? Do you want to be a part of a laptop band? This is the course for you!
This course is an introduction to the fundamental concepts of music computing, including digital synthesis, algorithmic composition, and musical interface design. Students will develop their knowledge by creating computer musical instruments in music programming languages and developing new computer music works to present in concert with an ensemble of other students.
Modern music technology exists at the forefront of computing practice and involves new live programming paradigms, human interface design, digital signal processing, networking, and machine learning. Students will gain experience in these concepts and learn how to conceptualise and realise new computer music instruments, compositions, and performances.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Describe and apply the fundamental concepts of sound and music computing.
- Apply collaboration skills with computer musicians through design feedback and critical self-reflection.
- Critically examine computer music systems, interfaces and performances.
- Create a computer musical instrument, composition or interactive media work.