One Hundred and thirty (130) hours of course work are required, with a concentration in a allied field such as computer technology. Students are engaged in making music with technology, performing, composing and producing digital music formatted materials. Students study musicianship during the first two years of the degree program, which combines music theory, history, keyboard, and aural training. Students participate in music ensembles and applied music lessons each semester they are enrolled (8 total). The degree is designed for a four-year course of study.
The Bachelor of Science in Music Technology degree is designed to provide professional training for students seeking careers that employ music technology. The program builds skills and knowledge common to the music industry and professional fields. The program is broad in scope and enables students to function effectively in the changing, contemporary musical world. It will foster leadership skills in the areas of creativity, entrepreneurship, self-reliance, and resourcefulness. The BSMT graduate will be able to adapt knowledge gained from this program to related disciplines beyond traditional music specializations. It will serve as a platform for students seeking the IUPUI Master of Science in Music Technology degree and will prepare graduates for advanced musical and technical study.
The BSMT curriculum reflects the diverse mix of music and technology in today’s professional world. Many students will come into the program with years of experience in manipulating technology, yet lack the musical skills and knowledge to employ it. Employers, particularly in the business sector, will expect BSMT graduates to be adept at using music technology since it pervades every aspect of music product development, studio recording, and commercial music, including the classical music world. The curriculum is open to a variety of academic and musical backgrounds; some demonstrating strong mathematical and computing skills and others with exceptional musical talents. The coursework fosters a high level of musicianship expressed through technology yet also supports student interests in employing it to develop technological skills that reflect their academic abilities.
| General Education Courses | 36 hrs | |||
| Computer Technology Concentration Courses | 24 hrs | |||
| Music Courses | 55 hrs | |||
| Electives (300 and 400 level) | 15 hrs | |||
| General Education | 36 hrs | Music Courses | 55 hrs | |
| Written and Oral Expression | 9 hrs | Musicianship I, II, III, and IV | 24 hrs | |
| Humanities | 6 hrs | Music Ensemble (4 years) | 8 hrs | |
| Physical/Life Science/Mathematics | 9 hrs | Applied Music (4 years) | 8 hrs | |
| Social Science | 6 hrs | Music Technology I, II, and III | 12 hrs | |
| Electives | 6 hrs | Capstone Music Performance | 3 hrs | |
| Computer Technology Concentration | 24 hrs | Music and Minor Electives | 15 hrs | |
| CIT 11200 Info Technology Fundamentals | 3 hrs | CIT 31200 Advanced Web Design | 3 hrs | |
| CIT 14000 Programming Constructs | 3 hrs | CIT 32500 Human-Computer Interaction | 3 hrs | |
| CIT 26200 Problem Solving | 3 hrs | Folklore F312, 354, 356, 360, 363 | 9 hrs | |
| CIT 21200 Web Site Design | 3 hrs | |||
| CIT 21300 Systems Analysis/Design | 3 hrs | |||
| CIT 21400 Intro to Data Management | 3 hrs | |||
| CIT XML- Based Web Applicatoins | 3 hrs | |||
| CIT 49900 Computer Technology | 3 hrs | |||
| * Sample Concentration... Others available | ||||
Admission Requirements
Dr. Roberta Lindsey
Undergraduate Studies Coordinator
Tel (317) 274-4000 / Fax: (317) 278-2590
IUPUI Department of Music and Arts Technology
Purdue School of Engineering and Technology
535 W. Michigan Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202
