Fall 2021 - CA 448 D200
Solo Performer and Electronics Lab (3)
Class Number: 7943
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
GOLDCORP
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Instructor:
Arne Eigenfeldt
eigenfel@sfu.ca
1 778 782-3766
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Prerequisites:
CA 247.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
A practical introduction to composing for instrument and electronics. Students compose short works for an acoustic instrument combined with live signal processing, fixed media, and interactive systems. Analysis of existing works will be included. Students with credit for CA 349 Selected Topics in Music under the same title may not take this course for further credit.
Grading
- Analysis of an existing work 15%
- Three Studies 75%
- Final Project 10%
NOTES:
Analysis of an existing work 15%
3-5 pages (between 1200-1600 words) describing an existing work for solo instrument and electronics. You may choose a work from the Historical Works, or more
recent Examples, or one you find elsewhere.
Three Studies 25% each
Three "studies" of between one and two minutes each, exploring the following: • Live signal processing (using Ableton Live)
• fixed media & instrument (using Ableton Live)
• interactive work (using MaxMSP)
Final Project 10%
A longer work (approximately five minutes) for soloist and electronics, building upon one of the studies.
REQUIREMENTS:
Students require a familiarity with Ableton Live or other Digital Audio Workstation.
Registrar Notes:
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TEACHING AT SFU IN FALL 2021
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