ACAT Handbook 1994 Entry
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ACAT3002 Electroacoustic Composition 3

A one-hour seminar and a one-hour practical each week in Semester 2.
Prerequisite Satisfactory completion of Algorithmic Composition 1.
Aim To gain a practical understanding of the techniques of simple algorithmic composition.
Content Use of microcomputers for composition.
Use of sequencing software to store compositional information.
Use of MIDI-controlled software and hardware.
Elementary use of music composition languages.
Active participation in preparing and presenting a concert of electroacoustic music, including program notes.
Assessment Examination performance-100%.
Texts Chamberlin, H., Musical Applications of Microprocesors, 2nd edn, Hayden Books, 1985.
References Bateman, W, Introduction to Computer Music, Wiley, 1980.
Strawn, J. (ed.), Digital Audio Signal Processing: An Anthology, Kaufmann, 1985.