Program Overview

BM, Music Technology Program

The BM, Music Technology program at NYU Steinhardt offers a comprehensive education in music, sound engineering, music production, electronic music, and the liberal arts. This 128-credit program is designed to provide students with an interdisciplinary knowledge of state-of-the-art tools, techniques, and listening and recording protocols, preparing them for careers in sound engineering, film scoring, multimedia, and software development.

Program Description

The program is taught by industry leaders and working professionals, ensuring that students receive a well-rounded education that combines theoretical foundations with practical applications. The curriculum includes coursework in music history, theory, and technology, as well as liberal arts electives that provide students with a broad intellectual perspective.

Core Course Sequence

The program's core course sequence includes:

• College Core Curriculum (CORE): NYU's College Core Curriculum provides undergraduates with a foundational academic experience in the liberal arts, including courses in expository writing, foreign language, and foundations of contemporary culture and scientific inquiry.
• Major Requirements: Fundamental offerings in music history and theory are complemented by innovative offerings in music technology, with coursework exploring recording technology and audio for video.
• Curricular Requirements: Students must complete a total of 128 credits, including liberal arts requirements, major requirements, and unrestricted electives.

Program Requirements

The program requirements include:

• Liberal Arts Requirements:
  • Foreign Language: Select four credits of a foreign language
  • Expository Writing: EXPOS-UA 1 Writing as Inquiry (4 credits) or ACE-UE 110 Advanced Writing and Research (4 credits)
  • Foundations of Contemporary Culture: Select one of the following courses (4 credits)
  • Foundations of Scientific Inquiry: Math/Computer Science (by advisement) (8 credits) and Physical Science OR Life Science (4 credits)
• Major Requirements:
  • Music Core Requirements:
    • MPATC-UE 1301 Theory & Practice I: Global Approaches to Music (2 credits)
    • MPATC-UE 1302 Aural Skills I: Global Approaches to Music (1 credit)
    • MPAPE-UE 72 Keyboard Skills I (1 credit)
    • Private Instruction: Choose an instrument of your choice (Lessons are 2 or 3 credits per semester) (6 credits)
    • Performance Ensembles (4 credits)
  • Music Technology Core Requirements:
    • MPATE-UE 1801 Fundamentals of Music Technology (2 credits)
    • MPATE-UE 1037 Elect Music Synthesis: Fundamental Techn (3 credits) or MPATE-UE 1047 Comp Music Synthesis: Fundamental Techniques (3 credits)
    • MPATE-UE 1817 Analog Electronics (3 credits) and MPATE-UE 1827 Analog Electronics Lab (1 credit)
    • MPATE-UE 1818 Digital Electronics (3 credits) and MPATE-UE 1828 Digital Electronics Lab (1 credit)
    • MPATE-UE 1001 Analog Recording Technology (3 credits) and MPATE-UE 1003 Digital Recording Technology (3 credits)
    • MPATE-UE 1010 Introduction to Audio for Video (2 credits) and MPATE-UE 1011 Concert Recording (2 credits)
    • MPATE-UE 1820 Internship in Music Technology (3 credits) and MPATE-UE 1900 Music Technology Undergraduate Capstone Project (2 credits)
• Unrestricted Electives: Select 17 Unrestricted Elective credits by advisement, for Double Majors, Minors, Music Electives (17 credits)

Sample Plan of Study

A sample plan of study for the BM, Music Technology program is provided, outlining the courses and credits required for each semester.

Total Credits

The total credits required for the BM, Music Technology program is 128 credits.