I was a MA/MST student at Stanford's Center for Computer Research in Music and Accoustics.
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I've had the first day of each class this term, so here are my initial
impressions:
192b - Looks like we will do a lot of work with Pro Tools. I'm going
to try to record and mix something original for my final
project.
220b - This looks like it will be more programming intensive than the
first term. It will combine implementation of classic
synthesis techniques with algorithmic composition. I'm
definitely interested in the synthesis, and algorithmic
composition is an area I don't know a lot about so I should
learn some things here.
256b - Mobile music. This is supposed to be more of a seminar format
than first term. Also they are loaning out MacBooks and iPod
Touches for people that don't have their own devices so I can't
really complain about that.
420 - I think this course is going to be a bit different than I
expected. Homeworks are optional, no final; the only
requirement is a final project and report. I really want to
solidify my mathematical understanding so I hope I have time to
do both a good final project and do all the homeworks to my
satisfaction.
Overall this term is going to be a lot more self-directed and project
based than last term. Right now I'm a little overwhelmed with the
possibilities, but I'm sure they will solidify soon.