MUSC 206BComputer-Assisted Composition
Study of techniques of algorithmic and computer-assisted composition in a variety of contemporary idioms. Topics may include stochastic methods, generative grammars, search strategies, and the construction of abstract compositional designs and spaces. Final project for course involves students formulating and algorithmically implementing their own theoretical assumptions and compositional strategies.
Enrollment is restricted to graduate students; undergraduates may enroll with permission of the instructor.
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When it runs
Spring 2026Open Spring 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Seminar | Fri 1:20pm–4:20pm | Digital Arts 340 | M. Schumaker | Open 7/10 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Schumaker | 5.0 / 5 | 1.8 / 5 | 100% | 4 |
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