MUS 87 - Music Composition

    Recent Professors
    Ayako Nakamura
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    32 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    Prerequisite: MUS 3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course is an introduction to original musical composition for solo and chamber music as well as music in multimedia. Through the analysis of applicable musical literature, this course explores instrumentation, orchestration, form and structure, timbre, pitch, rhythm, texture, interculturalism, and contemporary music notation. The course includes an introduction to music in multimedia, including music for film and video games. Students will be expected to compose original compositions, produce performances, and create a portfolio of their work.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 9:30am–10:45am