Course Description

Media, Information and Technoculture 237a/b Digital Music: An Introduction

This course emphasizes the development and manipulation of sound sources, especially music, within a mixed media context. Students will be introduced to music-specific technologies and concepts that can be applied to a multimedia environment. Previous music experience is not required, however students will acquire some musical skills and study certain musical concepts.

Antirequisite: MIT 251a if taken in 1999-2000; MIT 251b if taken in 1998-1999.

Prerequisite: :Registration in the second or third year of an MIT Area of Concentration, Honors or Combined Honors Program, or permission of the instructor

2 lecture hours, 2 laboratory hours, half course

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