B.A. Music Technology Minor

Music technology is a rapidly growing field that includes the study of acoustics, recording, production, composition, analysis, programming, and hardware design. The minor in music technology combines theoretical concepts in scientific, technical, and musical subjects with the opportunity to apply these concepts in a practical manner.

Students declare the Minor in Music Technology through their school of enrollment.

Program Requirements

07:700:103 or 07:700:133 Introduction to Music Theory (face-to-face/online) or above (3)

07:700:105 or 07:700:135 Making Music with Computers: Introduction to Digital Audio (face-to-face/online) (3)*

07:700:284 Digital Audio Composition (3)

07:700:311 Art of Production I: Recording (3)

07:700:312 Art of Production II: Mixing (3)

Advanced technology electives (choose one):

07:700:459 Sound in Video Games (3)

07:700:469 Interactive Computer Music (3)

07:700:470 Electroacoustic Musical Instrument Design (3)

*Students who have completed Intro to Music Technology (07:700:127) prior to Fall 2025 may substitute that course for 07:700:105/135.

Minor Eligibility

Students must receive a minimum grade of C in each required course in order to declare the minor
Students may transfer up to six credits from another institution towards completion of the minor pending a review of the syllabus from the previous institution
Students may not receive both the certificate in recording arts and minor in music technology
Students matriculated in degree programs outside of the Mason Gross School of the Arts must declare the Minor in Music Technology through their school of enrollment

Core Curriculum for Recording Arts Certificate (18 credits)

07:700:103 Introduction to Music Theory or higher level (face-to-face) (3) or 07:700:133 (online)

07:700:105 Making Music with Computers: Introduction to Digital Audio (face-to-face) or 07:700:135 (online)

07:700:284 Digital Audio Composition (3)**

07:700:XXX The Business of Music (3)

07:700:311 Art of Production I: Recording (3)

07:700:312 Art of Production II: Mixing (3)

*Music majors will substitute Introduction to Music Technology (07:700:127) or 07:700:105/135

**Digital Audio Composition (07:700:284) is typically offered each Spring semester; however, there is a time of conflict with Art of Production II (07:700:312). Therefore, if taking these courses in the same academic year, it is suggested that students take both Digital Audio Composition (07:700:284) and Art of Production (07:700:311) in the Fall semester and Art of Production II (07:700:312) in the Spring semester.

Music (MGSA)

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