400

MUSC 400 Composition Forum

Required of all senior-level music composition majors enrolled in MUS 425-426. One recital/seminar per week, in which students perform and/or critique performances and compositions of colleagues. Recital schedule rotates from studio, to area, to school. Regular faculty and guest presentations and master classes are included.
0

Credits

0

MUSC 401 Choral Scoring & Arranging

Fundamental techniques of composing and arranging for a cappella and accompanied choral groups. Deals primarily with choral ensembles, their specific characteristics and limitations, including ranges, voice combinations, and suitable material. Includes consideration of use of special choral devices and treatments.
2

Prerequisites

MUS 222 and MUS 223 and MUS 224 or MUS 354

Credits

2

MUSC 410 Digital Music Seminar: Scoring for Video Games

This course is an introduction to the many technical and creative procedures involved when scoring for video games
3

Credits

3

MUSC 411 Digital Music Seminar:Scoring for Film and Video

This course is an introduction to the many technical and creative procedures involved when scoring for film and video.
3

Credits

3

MUSC 412 Digital Music Seminar: Digital Orchestration

This course is an introduction to the many technical and creative procedures involved when orchestrating within the digital medium.
3

Credits

3

MUSC 413 Digital Music Seminar: Sound Design

This course is an introduction to the many technical and creative procedures involved when creating sound design for film, video, and theatre.
3

Credits

3

MUSC 420 Composition for Electronic Media I: Analog

Basic compositional and technical skills necessary for realization of electronic music. Emphasis on proper recording, editing, mixing, and synthesis techniques as they relate to the composer. Analog synthesis is stressed. An introduction to digital synthesis (MIDI, FM, computer-assisted composition) also included. Brief historical survey of medium presented.
3

Credits

3

MUSC 421 Composition for Electronic Media II: Digital

Electronic music composed and realized using a variety of computer-related techniques. Covers digital recording and synthesis using MIDI and other digital audio hardware/software. Emphasis on MIDI and audio sequencing. Related topics include electronic orchestration, computer assisted software and algorithms, and literature.
3

Credits

3

MUSC 425 Composition Lessons

Weekly hour private applied instruction for students in the Bachelor of Music in Music Composition program.
2

Prerequisites

MUSC 326 or MUS 328

Corequisites

MUS 400

Credits

2

MUSC 426 Composition Lessons

Weekly hour private applied instruction for students in the Bachelor of Music in Music Composition program.
2

Prerequisites

MUSC 425 or MUSC 427

Corequisites

MUSC 400

Credits

2