This course examines the concept of rhythm, its use primarily in contemporary songwriting, screen scoring, and concert composition, and the tools employed in its integration in the music created in those fields. Students explore a wide range of stylistic approaches to the art of drumming, programming in the digital audio workstation, and beat-making within the context of music creation, arranging and performing. Students gain a historical perspective through an exploration of the rhythmic styles of the popular music of the past 60 years.