MUSC 123: Electr Sound Synth
University of California, Santa Cruz
Introduction to electronic music studio techniques, relevant electroacoustical studies, and procedures of electronic music composition. Practical experience in the UCSC electronic music studio with an analog synthesizer; mixing, equalization, multitrack recording equipment, and other sound processing. Application form available at department office during last two weeks of the previous quarter. Preference given to music majors, students in the film/video major, and those with substantial musical experience. Prerequisite(s): instructor determination via application; MUSC 80C or MUSC 30A placement.
Average GPA: 3.71
Grade distribution records: 128 students across 5 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 1 | 0.8% |
| A | 60 | 46.9% |
| A- | 40 | 31.3% |
| B+ | 10 | 7.8% |
| B | 14 | 10.9% |
| B- | 1 | 0.8% |
| C | 1 | 0.8% |
| W | 1 | 0.8% |
Based on 128 student grade records across 5 terms and 2 professors.
Instructors
- Matthew Schumaker 78 students, Average GPA 3.79
- David Evan Jones 50 students, Average GPA 3.59