Program Overview

Music Technology - Certificate

The College of Music offers a certificate in music technology, requiring a total of 18 credits to complete. The curriculum provides a strong background in using technology to compose and produce music, with courses ranging from introductory surveys of music software and hardware to in-depth studies of DSP, synthesis, algorithmic composition, recording, and post-production techniques.

Requirements

This certificate requires 18 credit hours, including five music technology courses. The program is available to all undergraduates in good standing with the university, with a minimum GPA of 2.00. Music majors should enroll under the MUSC heading, while non-majors should use the MUEL heading.

• Music Technology: 12 credits
  • MUSC/MUEL 2061: Introduction to Music Technology
  • MUSC 2081: Prepared for the Soundcheck
  • MUSC 2091: Recording Techniques
  • MUSC 4111: Composing at the Computer
  • MUSC/MUEL 4121: Topics in Music Technology 1
• Electives: 6 credits
  • ARSC 4040: Arts and Sciences Special Topics
  • ATLS 3519: Special Topics
  • ATLS 4221: Interactive Sound
  • ATLS 4519: Advanced Special Topics
  • CMDP 3840: Sound Practices
  • CMDP 4870: Sound and Technology
  • CMDP 4900: Media Practices Capstone
  • CSCI 1300: Computer Science 1: Starting Computing
  • CSCI 2400: Computer Systems
  • ECEN 3010: Circuits and Electronics for Mechanical Engineers
  • JRNL 3614: Audio Storytelling and Podcasting
  • MUSC/MUEL 4121: Topics in Music Technology 1
  • MUSC 4191: Advanced Recording
  • PHYS 1230: Light and Color for Nonscientists
  • PHYS 1240: Sound and Music

Plan(s) of Study

The plan of study for the Music Technology - Certificate program is as follows:

• Year One:
  • Fall Semester: MUSC 2061 or MUEL 2061 - Introduction to Music Technology (3 credits)
  • Spring Semester: Elective Course (3 credits)
• Year Two:
  • Fall Semester: MUSC 2081 or MUEL 2081 - Prepared for the Soundcheck (2 credits)
  • Spring Semester: MUSC 2091 - Recording Techniques (2 credits)
• Year Three:
  • Fall Semester: MUSC 4111 - Composing at the Computer (2 credits)
  • Spring Semester: MUSC 4121 or MUEL 4121 - Topics in Music Technology (3 credits)
• Year Four:
  • Fall Semester: Elective Course (3 credits)

Total Credit Hours: 18