Program Overview

Introduction to the Music Technology MS Program

The Master of Science (M.S.) in music technology offers an interdisciplinary learning experience at the intersection of both creative and technical applications of music technology. The curriculum explores synthesis, audio programming, music technology history, audio signal processing, and the physics of sound.

Program Details

• The program has a 5:1 student to faculty ratio.
• It features 2 state-of-the-art music production studios and 4 ground-breaking research labs.
• The Master of Science in music technology program at Herron School of Art and Design at IU Indianapolis is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM), requiring routine self-evaluation to meet evolving quality standards.

Plan of Study

The 30-credit program explores the intersection of music, technology, engineering, STEM education, and computer science.

• 18 credit hours in (500+ level) or above core courses.
• 6 credit hours in (400+ level) cognate courses to be selected from the areas of music, business, education, communications, computer science, fine arts, and liberal arts.
• 6 credit hours in (400+ level) cognate courses from other fields with pre-approval from the graduate program director.
• The degree culminates with a master's project (MUS N518) or an internship (MUS N517) that combines a student's creative, technical, theoretical, and historical knowledge.

Prerequisites

Herron's M.S. in music technology program requires a bachelor's degree and evidence of substantial previous work in creative and/or technical areas related to music technology.

Facilities and Resources

Students complete their program in advanced production studios, practice rooms, and collaborative lab spaces, with access to expansive art and design studio and lab facilities.

Department Mission

The Department of Music and Arts Technology educates students in technical, theoretical, and creative skills emphasizing integrations of science and sound. Graduate and undergraduate degrees in music technology and music therapy prepare students for professions valuing technological innovation in the arts and the roles of music in health and well-being.

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