MUS 42 - Electronic Music-History and Composition

    Recent Professors
    C. Theodosion
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    45 students
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of MUS 42
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3A · IGETC Area 3A · CSU GE Area C1
    Description
    This course presents an overview of the history of electronic music from the late 19th century through the 1960s and introduces students to using electronic media for musical composition. Topics include electronic musical instruments/technology, new musical styles, the introduction of the synthesizer, the rise of mainstream electronic music, basic acoustics, fundamentals of audio recording, microphone selection/placement, and the basics of digital audio. In addition, students will analyze historically significant works from the experimental art music of the mid-20th century through the popular forms of the 1960s. They will also create original "sound design" projects.
    Usually Held
    Wed 6:00pm–9:10pm, Tue 6:00pm–9:10pm