MUSONIC 2310 - Computer Music Composition

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2015

This course introduces fundamental concepts of computer-assisted composition beginning with basic mathematical concepts of symmetry and group theory and their relevance to music theory, including the structure and tuning of musical scales and the transformation of thematic material. Compositional applications of algorithms, randomness and probability distributions are examined, providing the foundation for the computer modelling of diverse musical styles and the development of innovative approaches to composition. Relevant works from the repertoire, including those by Iannis Xenakis, John Cage, Gottfried Michael Koenig and David Cope, will be studied. The objectives of the course are: to develop and understanding of the various ways in which computers can assist in the process of musical composition; to develop an awareness of the historical context in which computer-assisted composition evolved; to enhance problem solving skills in the field of computer composition; to allow students to explore creative methods using computers, leading to the composition of musical works.

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