Professional Studies in Music Technology Major

The Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies - Music Technology is intended to prepare music technology experts for the vast number of opportunities for employment in music industry. Student learning outcomes are intended to prepare students with the knowledge and skills that will not only make them attractive to employers, but position students to keep up with changes in the technology and industry through development of lifelong learning skills.

Students will take most of their music technology specific courses in the Conservatory’s Recording Studio, Production Studios, Electronic Music Studio, Computer Lab, and the Communication Department’s Television Studio. These studios are state-of-the-art and similar to those found in professional studios throughout the nation. The intention of this major is to provide students with learning that can be directly applied in their professional lives.

This degree does not fall under the purview of the National Association of Schools of Music.

A student in the Professional Studies major can expect the following learning outcomes:

Ability to demonstrate foundational skills in reading, writing, oral communication, information literacy, and refinement of critical reflection and thinking.
Ability to demonstrate self-directed, lifelong learning skills.
Ability to explore complex questions by engaging in interdisciplinary inquiry.
Ability to apply content in a professional environment.

Music and Music Technology Courses (45 credits)

Total Degree Requirements - 124 credits

Required Supporting Courses (11 credits):

CS 160 - Introduction to Computer Science or
MUSIC 215 - Multimedia and Web Development
EMF 336 - Broadcast Sound Production
EMF 433 - Advanced Video Production
Student Selection (21 credits)
Degree Selection (12 credits)

NOTES:

* = Student Selection - Any course listed in the current Capital University Bulletin and the current course schedule. May be used to complete any minor, most of which consist of 21 credits.

** = 35 hours are required for each credit of internship (210 hours total) - See current Music Technology Handbook.

*** = Degree Selection - Student is recommended to choose among the following list of courses:

Student is recommended to choose from among the following list of courses:
CS 160 - Introduction to Computer Science
,
ART 264 - Digital Computer Imaging
,
BUS 101 - Introduction to Business
,
BUS 315 - Entrepreneurship
,
ENGL 122 - Media and Society
,
MUSIC 100
(need 3 total credits),
TH 222 - Stagecraft
,
EMF 100 - Pre-Professional Studies
, (need 3 total credits - Skyline Columbus, WXCU Radio Club, CapVision, Video Editing Workshop, intro to Production).
Students who wish to study a musical instrument for college credit must audition in the area of interest and meet minimum Conservatory standards. Non-credit private study is available through the Conservatory Preparatory Division.