MUS 270
Songwriting using Digital Audio Workstations
Section: 001

Course Description

A class specifically for songwriters, musicians, beat makers, sample manipulators and scratch artists using digital audio workstations (DAWs) as composition tools. This course will also introduce basic audio engineering, gain structure, and signal flow from interface to DAW. The goal is to explore the broader DAW platform as a tool in the songwriting process. Students will explore editing, looping, effects, equalization, plugins and rack hardware. No specific prior mathematics, engineering, or computer training required. Students may be asked to provide their own transportation to and cover the cost of an on- or off-campus event.

Spring 2025

Instructors

Meeting Patterns

Classes Start:
January 6, 2025
Classes End:
April 22, 2025
Location:
02408 Broughton Hall
Class Days:
T H
Class Start Time:
10:15am
Class End Time:
11:30am

Class Type:
Studio
Credits:
2.00
Restrictions:
None