Introduction to Electronic Music Composition
In this course, students will get familiarized with key concepts and considerations in electronic music composition. Composing in the DAW presents a unique set of challenges and possibilities, and the main aim of the course is to get the students comfortable with making music in this environment. The course materials will aid the students in developing compositional techniques applicable to a wide array of genres and career paths involving electronic music. Focused on four primary units (form, rhythm, tone, and space), the course will expose the students to leading practitioners in contemporary electronic music through various guided creative exercises, projects, and analytic assignments. Throughout the semester, we will work towards demystifying the fine line between production and composition, consider social and cultural influences that inform musical works, and think through various things that accompany creative practices such as technical development, writers' block, and conceptual frameworks.