2023 Fall

DESINV 198 003 - LEC 003

Directed Group Study for Undergraduates

Sample Mode: Intro to Sound Design, Beat-making, and Creative Music Technologies DeCal | A Berkeley Changemaker ® Course

Aug 23, 2023 - Dec 08, 2023

04:00 pm - 05:59 pm

Jacobs Hall 310

Class #:28807

Units: 2

Instruction Mode: In-Person Instruction
Time Conflict Enrollment Allowed

Offered through Design Innovation

Current Enrollment

Total Open Seats: 6

Enrolled: 29

Waitlisted: 0

Capacity: 35

Waitlist Max: 0

No Reserved Seats

Hours & Workload

2 to 8 hours of outside work hours per week, and 1 to 4 hours of instructor presentation of course materials per week.

Course Catalog Description

Directed group study on various topics in design innovation.

This 12-week course will be offered in collaboration with Berkeley Changemaker® and Jacobs Institute for Design Innovation. Emphasizing the Berkeley Changemaker pillars of critical thinking, collaboration, and communication, students will design, create, and perform original music using electronic instruments, music production software, and midi-controllers. We will also examine the history of sampling, its role in hip-hop, and its legacy in music production. Students will connect with and learn from industry professionals, each week. Class sessions will be complemented by community beat-making showcases and performances opportunities that enable students to practice course content in front of an audience and receive feedback. Midway through the semester students will even have an opportunity to build their very own midi-controller in a makerspace environment.

Class Notes

How To Enroll:

Students must complete a brief application linked here: https://forms.gle/m2LMD42HS7aoacce8

Selected participants for our Fall 2023 cohort will be notified by email.