在这一门课程中，我们将会使用计算机以及周边科技做为作曲的工具，也就是说，做为音乐创作以及接触音乐与声学概念的途径。每一个学习单元，将包含一连串使用简单明确的特定硬件或软件，创作小型作品组成。这将会包含(广义的说)实况录音以及数位编辑、数位效果处理、类比音效合成(真实与虚拟)、MIDI序列编辑、以及建立互动式环境。课程将以期末大型乐曲创作，以及最后一周的公开音乐会做为结束。
In this course we will use computers and computer-aided technology as compositional tools, that is, as a means to music-making and an avenue to approach musical and acoustic concepts. Each unit of study will consist of a series of short composition projects using specific types of hardware and software in clearly delineated ways. This will involve (in broad order) live recording and digital editing, digital processing, analog sound synthesis (real and virtual), MIDI sequencing, and building interactive environments. The course will culminate in a large, final composition and a public concert during the last week.
