Digital Audio Workstations and MIDI

This module will focus on creating electronic music primarily using software-based digital audio workstations. Materials covered will include MIDI, ProTools, Digital Performer, Logic, Reason, Ableton Live, MaxMsp, and others. Class assignments will focus on composing individual works and/or creating music and designing sound for various media such as film, dance, and interactive performance art. Projects will be presented in class for discussion and critique. This course is open to students who have successfully completed the beginning module or its equivalent. Permission of the instructor is required.