CMPM 150Creating Digital Audio
Introduces digital sound recording and editing technologies, sound synthesis, and concepts in sound design for media production. Covers the basics of sound capture, microphones, audio manipulation and editing, effects, sound formats, mixing and dynamics, synthesizers, audio software, and game audio.
Enrollment is restricted to sophomores, juniors, and seniors.
- All students - If you would like to request an exception to the restriction, contact the instructor for approval to enroll - Nathan Altice, naltice@ucsc.edu.
- From the Instructor: Students will be required to purchase a portable digital recorder (Zoom H1) or equivalent for class work.
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When it runs
Winter 2027Open Winter 2027
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed 7:10pm–8:45pm | Merrill Acad 102 | A. Sporka | Open 0/80 |
Fall 2026Open Fall 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed 5:20pm–6:55pm | Merrill Acad 102 | A. Sporka | Wait List 80/80 |
Summer 2026Open Summer 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed 1:00pm–4:30pm | McHenry Lib 1350 | N. Altice | Closed 20/20 |
Winter 2026Open Winter 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed 7:10pm–8:45pm | Thim Lecture 001 | A. Sporka | Open 78/80 |
Fall 2025Open Fall 2025
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed 7:10pm–8:45pm | Thim Lecture 001 | A. Sporka | Closed 72/70 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Sporka | 5.0 / 5 | 1.7 / 5 | 100% | 3 |
| Nathan Altice | 3.6 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 60% | 24 |
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