MDP 663E - Critic.Stud.in Elec.Music His.

Course Objectives

1. To examine critical turning points in electronic music history.
2. Through weekly readings, to engage with the major discursive currents or conflicts at each of these points.
1. Through careful study of works of electronic music, to establish a critical perspective on the role that discourse plays in compositional practice.

Course Description

A detailed examination of significant critical debates in electronic music history from the late 19th century to the present day, the relationship of these debates to various compositional schools or genres, and the role of discourse generally in electronic music practice. The impact of culture / technology debates on electronic music making are also explored.