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MUSI 51

Introduction to Electronic Music · 3 units · used in 8 transfer pathways

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About this course

This course is an introduction to the use of keyboard controllers, hardware and software synthesizers and instruments, and sequencing and audio software to create music projects in a variety of styles. The course also includes basic studio techniques; an introduction to Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI); an introduction to basic historical developments in electronic music; and the creation of music/audio projects using basic electronic music hardware and software. Some prior music experience is recommended but not required.

Sections this term

Winter 2027 · updated Oct 18, 11:15 PM UTC

No section is scheduled at De Anza College for Winter 2027. The course can still be offered in a later quarter.

Enrollment availability changes frequently. Confirm status in the official FHDA registration system before enrolling.

Prerequisites

The De Anza catalog lists no prerequisite for this course.

Advisory: “ESL D261. and ESL D265., or ESL D461. and ESL D465., or eligibility for ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H or ESL D005.”

What this course unlocks

De Anza courses that list MUSI 51 as a prerequisite.

Transfer pathways that use MUSI 51

ASSIST maps MUSI 51 to a requirement in 8 published pathways from De Anza College.

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