在這一門課程中，我們將會使用電腦以及周邊科技做為作曲的工具，也就是說，做為音樂創作以及接觸音樂與聲學概念的途徑。每一個學習單元，將包含一連串使用簡單明確的特定硬體或軟體，創作小型作品組成。這將會包含(廣義的說)實況錄音以及數位編輯、數位效果處理、類比音效合成(真實與虛擬)、MIDI序列編輯、以及建立互動式環境。課程將以期末大型樂曲創作，以及最後一週的公開音樂會做為結束。
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.
