Sound Design - Synthesis and Spatialization

Catalog description

Sound synthesis and spatialization techniques are fundamental to the history and contemporary practice of electronic and computer music. Music 1255 will examine synthesis techniques from the discipline’s analog history through the latest software innovations. Through focused study of synthesis and spatialization technologies, MUSC1255 will explore sonic timbre and space as compositional materials. Students will gain fundamental understanding needed to successfully design original sounds in the many variations of software and hardware interfaces that exist. Spatialization techniques for working on a variety of systems - from binaural processing on headphones to concepts for working on multichannel systems - will be studied and explored for their musical and compositional value. Class size is limited. Preference will be given to students who have successfully completed other advanced electronic/computer music and music production courses.