Music Technology - MUMET Course Descriptions

MUMET 125 - Acoustics.

An introduction to physical acoustics and psychoacoustics, with an emphasis on music and audio applications. Topics include the physical properties of sound, wave mechanics, acoustic measurements, tuning and temperament, and perceptual properties of sound. Prerequisite: permission of the department chairperson.

College: Fine Arts
Hours: 3
Permission: Y
Co-requisite: none
Prerequisite: none

MUMET 140 - Computer Music 1.

An introductory course in computer music. Topics include computer applications for audio synthesis, recording and processing, music concrete, and MIDI. Creative projects and laboratory time are mandatory. Prerequisite: C or better grade in MUMET 125; permission of the department chairperson.

College: Fine Arts
Hours: 3
Permission: Y
Prerequisite: MUMET 125
Co-requisite: none

MUMET 220 - Introduction to Electronics and Studio Maintenance.

An introduction to basic electronics as they apply to audio components. Topics also include basic studio testing and repair. Prerequisite: C or better grade in MUMET 125.

College: Fine Arts
Hours: 2
Permission: Y
Prerequisite: MUMET 125
Co-requisite: none

MUMET 235 - Recording Technology 1.

An introduction to the basics of recording technology. Topics include analog and digital recording systems, microphone design, microphone placement, and basic mixing techniques. Prerequisite: MUMET 125, C or better grade in MUMET 140; permission of the instructor.

College: Fine Arts
Hours: 3
Permission: Y
Prerequisite: MUMET 125
Prerequisite: MUMET 140
Co-requisite: none

MUMET 236 - Recording Technology 2.

Continuation of MUMET 235. Topics include multitrack recording, multichannel mixing, signal processing, and problems in multiple microphone arrays and stereo imaging. Laboratory time is mandatory. Prerequisite: MUMET 235; permission of the department chairperson.

College: Fine Arts
Hours: 3
Permission: Y
Prerequisite: MUMET 235
Co-requisite: none

MUMET 241 - Computer Music 2.

Continuation of MUMET 140. Intermediate applications in computer music synthesis, processing, and programming. Topics focus on obtaining greater technical and creative control of computer music parameters. Creative projects and laboratory time are mandatory. Prerequisite: C or better grade in MUMET 140; permission of the department chairperson.

College: Fine Arts
Hours: 3
Permission: Y
Prerequisite: MUMET 140
Co-requisite: none

MUMET 242 - Computer Music 3.

Continuation of MUMET 241. Topics include the development and automation of complex virtual instruments and processors, and the development of more substantial creative projects. Creative projects and laboratory time are mandatory. Prerequisite: MUMET 241; permission of the department chairperson.

College: Fine Arts
Hours: 3
Permission: Y
Prerequisite: MUMET 241
Co-requisite: none

MUMET 329 - Compositional Practices in Electro-Acoustic Music.

Survey of the development of composition using the electronic medium. Topics include the study of electronic instruments, the analysis of music forms and structures in electronic and electro-acoustic compositions, and the study of computer-assisted composition. Prerequisite: MUMET 140.

College: Fine Arts
Hours: 2
Permission: Y
Prerequisite: MUMET 140
Co-requisite: none

MUMET 330 - Recording Workshop.

An advanced course in recording technology. Individual problems in recording master tapes of solo, ensemble, and large group repertoire. Each project requires seminar and laboratory participation. Prerequisite: MUMET 236; permission of the department chairperson. A total of 4 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 2 in any one semester or term.

College: Fine Arts
Hours: 1-2
Permission: Y
Prerequisite: MUMET 236
Co-requisite: none

MUMET 350 - Electronic Composition.

Composition using electronic media. Presents compositional techniques involving electronic and electro-acoustic instruments, processing, and computer control. Prerequisite: MUSTH 212; MUMET 241; permission of the department chairperson. A total of 4 hours of credit may be earned.

College: Fine Arts
Hours: 2-4
Permission: Y
Prerequisite: MUSTH 212
Prerequisite: MUMET 241
Co-requisite: none

MUMET 429 - Music Perception.

An advanced seminar in psychoacoustics and psychophysics. Topics may include the ear as a frequency analyzer, the auditory pathway, auditory perception, and special problems in the perception of music and musical structures. Prerequisite: MUMET 236, 242 (MUMET 241 for composition majors); permission of the instructor.

College: Fine Arts
Hours: 3
Permission: Y
Prerequisite: MUMET 236
Prerequisite: MUMET 242
Prerequisite: MUMET 241
Co-requisite: none

MUMET 430 - Production Workshop.

An advanced course in technical application of music production oriented toward independent projects. Projects require a production product such as a technical demonstration, a broadcast quality program, an album, or an intermedia performance. Prerequisite: two hours of MUMET 330; permission of the department chairperson.

College: Fine Arts
Hours: 3
Permission: Y
Prerequisite: MUMET 330
Co-requisite: none

MUMET 440 - Advanced Topics in Computer Music.

An advanced seminar in computer music. Topics vary, focusing on advanced topics of computer music synthesis, composition, interactivity, and software design. Projects may involve research, creative output, or software development. Prerequisite: MUMET 242; permission of the instructor.

College: Fine Arts
Hours: 3
Permission: Y
Prerequisite: MUMET 242
Co-requisite: none

MUMET 450 - Advanced Electronic Composition.

Advanced composition using electronic media. A continuation of MUMET 350. Prerequisite: MUMET 350; permission of the instructor.

College: Fine Arts
Hours: 2
Permission: Y
Prerequisite: MUMET 350
Co-requisite: none

MUMET 491 - Independent Study in Music Engineering Technology.

Study of music engineering-related topic using reading, analysis, research, and development. Prerequisite: permission of the MET program director. A total of 6 hours of credit may be earned, but no more than 3 in any one semester or term.

College: Fine Arts
Hours: 1-3
Permission: Y
Co-requisite: none
Prerequisite: none

MUMET 495 - MET Project/Recital.

Senior MET project-recital. The project, in consultation with MET faculty, may take the form of a composition recital, lecture recital, or significant development project with lecture presentation. Prerequisite: permission of the MET program director.

College: Fine Arts
Hours: 3
Permission: Y
Co-requisite: none
Prerequisite: none