Bachelor of Science in Commercial Music Technology: 120 Credits
The Bachelor of Science in commercial music technology can be completed in four years. The curriculum shown below illustrates the scope of courses that are required for graduation from this program. In addition to courses in music history, music theory and performance, commercial music technology majors will take classes in audio and video production, digital video, web publishing, 3-D and computer animation, and music production, as well as business courses in economics and finance.
Audition requirements: Students must test and audition for admission and complete private instrumental or vocal study each semester.
YEAR ONE
SEMESTER 1
First Year Seminar (1 cr.)
English Composition I (3 crs.)
Time-Based Media (3 crs.)
Keyboard Class (3 crs.)
Comprehensive Musicianship I (3 crs.)
Applied Instruction (1 cr.)
Performance Ensemble (1 cr.)
TOTAL CREDITS: 15
SEMESTER 2
English Composition II (3 crs.)
Introduction to Music (3 crs.)
Comprehensive Musicianship II (3 crs.)
General Education Course (3 crs.)
General Education Course (3 crs.)
Applied Instruction (1 cr.)
Performance Ensemble (1 cr.)
TOTAL CREDITS: 17
YEAR TWO
SEMESTER 1
Speech Science (3 crs.)
Audio Production I (3 crs.)
Comprehensive Musicianship III (3 crs.)
Creative Digital Music (3 crs.)
General Education Course (3 crs.)
Applied Instruction (1 cr.)
Performance Ensemble (1 cr.)
TOTAL CREDITS: 17
SEMESTER 2
Elements of Economics (3 crs.)
Comprehensive Musicianship IV (3 crs.)
History/Forms/Analysis Elective (3 crs.)
General Education Course (3 crs.)
Applied Instruction (1 cr.)
Performance Ensemble (1 cr.)
TOTAL CREDITS: 14
YEAR THREE
SEMESTER 1
Multimedia Foundations (3 crs.)
Music Production I (3 crs.)
Commercial Music Arranging (3 crs.)
General Education Course (3 crs.)
Applied Instruction (1 cr.)
Performance Ensemble (1 cr.)
TOTAL CREDITS: 14
SEMESTER 2
Video Production (3 crs.)
Technology Elective (3 crs.)
Music Production II (3 crs.)
History/Forms/Analysis Elective (3 crs.)
Music Tech Practicum (1 cr.)
Applied Instruction (1 cr.)
Performance Ensemble (1 cr.)
TOTAL CREDITS: 15
YEAR FOUR
SEMESTER 1
Lighting I (3 crs.)
North American Music (3 crs.)
Senior Project/Recital (3 crs.)
History/Forms/Analysis Elective (3 crs.)
Music Tech Practicum (1 cr.) -OR- Music Tech Internship (2 crs.)
TOTAL CREDITS: 13/14
SEMESTER 2
Personal Finance (3 crs.)
Technology Elective (3 crs.)
General Education Course (3 crs.)
General Education Course (3 crs.)
Applied Instruction (1 cr.)
Music Tech Practicum (1 cr.) -OR- Music Tech Internship (2 crs.)
TOTAL CREDITS: 14/15