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Music Technology, Minor

2022-2023 Edition

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The minor in music technology gives students an opportunity to explore the creative application of digital and analog audio technologies to a broad range of artistic, social, and industrial purposes, including experimental composition, film, video, theatre, game design, mobile applications, sound design for urban environments, musical instrument design, and beyond. An emphasis is maintained throughout on imaginative exploration, collaboration across disciplines, and real-world experience. 

Complete all courses listed below unless otherwise indicated. Also complete any corequisite labs, recitations, clinicals, or tools courses where specified.

A C grade or better is required in all music courses. 

Required Courses

Course List
Code Title Hours
MUSC 1002
and MUSC 1003
Music in Everyday Life
and Lab for MUSC 1002
4
MUST 1220Introduction to Music Technology4
MUST 2431Computer Music Fundamentals4

Music Technology Electives

Course List
Code Title Hours
Complete two of the following:8
MUSC 2111
Algebra and Geometry of Music
MUSC 2320
40,000 Years of Music Technology
MUSC 2350
Acoustics and Psychoacoustics of Music
MUST 2320
Sound Design
MUST 3540
Special Topics in Music Technology
MUST 3601
Digital Audio Signal Processing
MUST 3602
Electronics for Music
MUST 3603
Embedded Audio Programming

GPA Requirement

2.000 GPA required in the minor. Students must complete all required music courses with grades of at least C.

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