Daniel Dehaan

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SP24-MUSC-228: Digital Music Composition & Performance

Course Overview

This course develops the foundational skills and knowledge necessary for the creative use of technology in music composition and performance. Students learn the basics of electro-acoustic music, object-oriented computer programming, psychoacoustics, and live and automated manipulation of audio as it relates to sound production and music composition.

Course Calendar

WeekDateProjectPhaseTopic
W01Jan 25P1: Ambient Music BedAssessmentIntroductions, Syllabus, Sonic Identity
W02Feb 1P1: Ambient Music BedIterationFeedback on initial drafts
W03Feb 8P1: Ambient Music BedImplementationFinal feedback and delivery
W04Feb 15P2: Film SceneAssessmentThe Art and Business of Film Scoring
W05Feb 22P2: Film SceneIterationFeedback on spotting & first cue
W06Feb 29P2: Film SceneImplementationFinal feedback and delivery
W07Mar 7P3: Sound DesignAssessmentGame sound design
W08Mar 14P3: Sound DesignIterationReview SFX designs
W09Mar 21P3: Sound DesignImplementationFMOD Studio, delivery
---Mar 28---Spring Break---
W10Apr 4P4: Interactive MusicAssessmentInteractive music systems
W11Apr 11P4: Interactive MusicIterationReview music sketches
W12Apr 18P4: Interactive MusicImplementationFinal delivery
W13Apr 25P5: PerformanceGather IdeasAbleton & Push overview
W14May 2P5: PerformanceExperiment & RefineAdvanced Ableton & Push
W15May 9P5: PerformancePerformanceFinal performances

Projects

ProjectDurationDescription
P1: Ambient Music BedJan 22 - Feb 9Create a custom music loop for visual media
P2: Film SceneFeb 12 - Mar 1Compose music for a short film
P3: Sound DesignMar 4 - Mar 22Design SFX for an indie game
P4: Interactive MusicMar 25 - Apr 19Compose interactive music for games
P5: PerformanceApr 22 - May 10Live performance with Ableton & Push

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