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Cristyn Magnus

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cristyn magnus' cv

Education

Publications & Presentations

Selected Original Works

Recordings

my compositions

computer implementations

Selected Performances & Implementations

Teaching Experience

Lecturer

Computer Music I   Computer Music I introduces students to programming in PD or Max/MSP, various sampling and synthesis techniques.

Course Design

Musical Acoustics   I co-designed a musical acoustics course to be taught by Miller Puckette. We decided together on the topics the course should cover and on a timeline in which to cover them. We would assign a weekly problem sets, weekly interactive labs, and a final project. I contributed questions to the weekly problem sets and worked out the problems clearly with step-by-step explanations for TAs whose physics background might be rusty. I designed and programmed weekly interactive labs to give students hands-on understanding of principles such as the Nyquist frequency, equal-loudness curves, and just noticeable differences. Since the class was intended primarily for music and art students, I came up with the final project of building and playing a musical instrument. This would require them to figure out how to use what they'd learned in the course to produce a physical product and would prepare them to go on to do sound art far better than an abstract final exam.

Teaching Assistant

Music History and Appreciation   For Contemporary Music, Symphony, and Introduction to Western Music, I taught two sections of 20-50 students for each course. I held office hours, graded assignments, and provided the instructor with feedback on the course. I gave a lecture on contemporary symphonic music for the Symphony course. For Introduction to Western Music, I maintained the course web page and interactive message board.
Theory and Composition   For Musical Literacy, I taught sections of 20-30 students that met several times a week for two terms. Topics included theory, ear training, and introductory composition. I also graded assignments and provided exercises.
Music Technology   For Musical Acoustics, Computer Music I & II, Musical Psychoacoustics, and Recording Studio Techniques, nine terms in all, I held extensive office hours for one-on-one and small-group tutoring and mentoring. I interfaced with Academic Computing Service and helped maintain the instructional studios and computer labs. I provided instructors with feedback on the courses, designed and graded labs and assignments, and gave several lectures.

Employment, Fellowships, and Commissions

Other Experience

Radio and TV   I worked at KSDT, UCSD's student run radio station, from 1993 to 1998. I also worked at UCSD's student run TV station from its inception in 1995 to 1998. I held several positions, culminating in general manager of both stations. I designed and maintained the radio station's web page and was instrumental in branching out to internet radio. I produced and directed Noisebox, a simulcast TV/radio show that showcased local artists. I trained DJs in audio production and broadcast.
Live sound Reinforcement   I worked at the Che Cafe, a concert venue, from 1993 to 1999. My duties included booking, stage management, and live sound reinforcement. I have worked with artists such as Cherry Poppin' Daddies, Jimmy Eat World, Black Heart Procession, Pinback, The Promise Ring, The Locust, Cat Power, and Blonde Redhead.

Academic Service

References

References available on request.

Converted from TEX by TTH.

Current as of 03/28/07.
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