Music Performance Systems Credits: 3

Catalog description

Course builds upon studio techniques gained in Digital Media for Composing to conceptualizing and practicing the computer as an instrument. Students will be exposed to a variety of live performance systems which could include Ableton Live, MAX, PD, and other languages based on the expertise of the instructor. The outcome of the class is for students to perform a concert with the computer and/or other technology as their instrument. In addition to three 50-minute lecture/demo sessions per week, 3-5 hours minimum of in-studio time is expected. Open to anyone regardless of musical training.