We offer an innovative curriculum designed to prepare students for today's rapidly developing interactive media and recording industries. As an alternative to the strictly traditional music degree program, the Bachelor of Music Degree with an emphasis in Music Recording Technology combines a strong traditional music curriculum with industry-related courses and experiences. Well-rounded graduates knowledgeable in all aspects of the music and multimedia industry who can actually find jobs. Music Focus Purposely established in the music department, the Music Technology program emphasizes the development of musical awareness, with intense studies in traditional and jazz theory, history, and performance. The Program focuses on studio production techniques, digital audio recording and editing technology, audio for video, MIDI, and multimedia.
Classes focus on real-world applications and associated challenges of working with clients.
The facilities include two recording studios equipped with analog and digital multitrack recorders. In addition, our computer lab features multimedia production stations with high-end Power Macintosh computers running industry standard graphic design and authoring software. The digital editing stations are based on Power Macintosh computers running Digidesign's Pro Tools and other software packages that allow editing of sound files, scoring audio for video, and mastering CDs. Most of the computer stations also provide MIDI capability with a variety of keyboards and software packages. Electronic mail and computer-based calendars facilitate scheduling of the rooms and communication among faculty and students.