Description
This course provides an introduction to algorithmic composition, its applications, history and implementation. Students will learn to program sound, control and musical behaviour. Topics such as using probabilities, generative algorithms, complex systems and selection principles will be presented. Each of these will cover technique but also practical applications and musical examples. The course uses the SuperCollider environment as well as providing short presentations of other platforms.
Date, time and location
First and second semester 2016-2017.
Thursdays from 13:00 - 15:00 hrs.
First class on Thursday 15 September 2016.
Final class on Thursday 22 June 2017.
PLEASE NOTE: no classes on: 20 October and 27 October, 29 December 2016, and 5 January, 20 April and 27 April and 25 May 2017!
Location:
Room M0103, Royal Conservatoire, Juliana van Stolberglaan 1, 2595 CA Den Haag, 070 315 15 15
Teaching method
Lecture and seminar
Course objectives
Student scan learn to generate musical material using the AC toolbox. Concepts by Koenig, Xenakis and others will be explored.
Time table
First and second semester 2016-2017.
Thursdays from 13:00 - 15:00 hrs.
First class on Thursday 15 September 2016.
Final class on Thursday 22 June 2017.
PLEASE NOTE: no classes on: 20 October and 27 October, 29 December 2016, and 5 January, 20 April and 27 April and 25 May 2017!
Location:
Room M0103, Royal Conservatoire, Juliana van Stolberglaan 1, 2595 CA Den Haag, 070 315 15 15
Coarse load
Students from Leiden have to do an extra assignment to acquire the 5 ECTS.
Information:
Rogier Schneemann
Kees Tazelaar, e-mail: k.tazelaar@staff.koncon.nl or info@sonology.org.
Registration
Register for this course via uSis.
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