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ART 301 Art History I 3
MUSC 408 Business of Music 3
12
Second Semester
MUSA 409 Seminar 0
MUSA 410 Recital 0
____ ___ Music Elective 4
THEA 215 Survey of Theater Music 3
ART 404 History of Modern Art or
ART 405 African American Art History 3
MUSC 455 Arranging 2
12
TOTAL CREDITS: 120

MUSIC TECHNOLOGY CONCENTRATION
The study provides students with solid instruction in the variety of ways computer technology is employed in
the music industry. It will cover essentials such as computer software, basic studio design, arranging,
songwriting, Internet and World Wide Web applications.

Expected Student Learning Outcomes and Competencies
1. To explore the physical properties of analog and digital sound, synthesizers, microphones,
music recording, and the history of electronic music.
2. To use Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) techniques.
3. To sequence with various workstations and computers.
4. To apply editing and mixing techniques.
5. To apply the fundamentals of musical composition and arranging for song writing and
commercial jingles while utilizing electronic instruments and devices.
6. To interface with multimedia projects, including websites, multi-media Power point
presentations, and animation.
7. To select and operate the proper recording media (CD, HD, DVD, and, Mini Disk),
microphones and sound mixers for live and recording concepts.
8. To evaluate aspects of the music business, including contracts, management, self-
promotions, copyright, Internet and other electronic media.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
All students applying for admission into the Music Technology Concentration must take a music
fundamentals and theory placement test. The results of this test will determine the student’s level of
understanding of music fundamentals and basic theory principals and assist in the advisement of the
appropriate theory level. Students will also have to take an applied instrument evaluation exam to
demonstrate sight-reading and performance knowledge.

Students should provide a CD with examples of music compositions and/or arrangements that they
have prepared using the appropriate software packages available for either the PC or Mac computer
platforms. Students can setup auditions and personal interviews through the Music Technology
Coordinator.

Student should prepare 3 short selections for the applied audition and will be asked to perform
various scales and arpeggios, and given sight-reading materials. Interviews and auditions must be

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