MUSC 223 - History of Electronic Music

Institution:

College of Charleston

Subject:

Music

Description:

This course examines the history and practice of electronic music from the early twentieth century to the present. We will explore a wide range of genres-from experimental forms like musique concrète and drone composition to popular traditions like rock and various forms of electronic dance music (EDM)-as well as the evolution of instruments, techniques, and lines of influence. Through the course you will develop a broad perspective of the history of the field and an understanding of musical techniques that will meaningfully inform your own listening and creative practices.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.cofc.edu

Phone Number:

(843) 953-5500

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

The Course Profile information is provided and updated by third parties including the respective institutions. While the institutions are able to update their information at any time, the information is not independently validated, and no party associated with this website can accept responsibility for its accuracy.