UNCA Music Technology Program

Bachelor of Science in Music Technology

NOTE: Auditions are required for the Bachelor of Science degree in Music Technology.

Admission to the Major in Music Technology

Students wishing admittance to the B.S. degree program in Music Technology must first satisfy the LANG 120 requirement. The student must also 1) demonstrate piano competency through the MUSC 102 level (or take Class Piano I & II); 2) successfully complete MUSC 201 and 231; and 3) pass an instrumental or vocal audition placing them into MUSC 291 (or, after passing an audition, take Applied Music 191 & 192). Audition guidelines are available on this website. In order to begin the Audio Engineering/Recording Studio Practicum sequence of courses, you must be a declared music major who has also taken PHYS102 Physics of Sound and Music.

Music majors pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree must complete a minimum of two semesters of ensembles recommended by the Director of the Music Technology Program and approved in writing by the department chair.

Sample Curriculum

Format: Course number, course title or category, (number of credit hours)

MATH167 Precalculus (4)

PHYS102 Physics of Sound and Music (3) Fall
PHYS131 Introductory Physics I (4) Spring
PHYS231 Introductory Physics II (4) Fall
PHYS310 Electronics (4) Spring

CSCI201 Introduction to Algorithm Design (3)

MUSC384 Audio Engineering Tech. I (2) Spring
MUSC386 Audio Engineering Tech. II (2) Fall
MUSC484 Audio Engineering Tech. III (2) Spring
MUSC486 Audio Engineering Tech. IV (2) Fall

MUSC385 Recording Studio Practicum I (1) Spring
MUSC387 Recording Studio Practicum II (1) Fall
MUSC485 Recording Studio Practicum III (1) Spring
MUSC487 Recording Studio Practicum IV (1) Fall

MUSC201 Aural Skills I (1) Fall
MUSC202 Aural Skills II (1) Spring
MUSC301 Aural Skills III (1) Fall
MUSC302 Aural Skills IV (1) Spring

MUSC231 Music Theory I (3) Fall
MUSC232 Music Theory II (3) Spring
MUSC331 Music Theory III (3) Fall
MUSC332 Music Theory IV (3) Spring

MUSC351 Music History & Literature to 1750 (2)
MUSC352 Music History & Lit. from 1750-1900 (2)
MUSC353 Music History & Lit. from 1900 (2)

MUSC293 Keyboard Harmony/Improv. I (2) Fall
MUSC294 Keyboard Harmony/Improv. II (2) Spring

MUSC Ensemble (1)
MUSC Ensemble (1)

See the Integrative Liberal Studies Requirements at www.unca.edu/ils for Additional Requirements

All B.S. candidates are required to complete a senior recording or research project and pass Senior Comprehensive Examinations in Music Theory, Music History, Audio Engineering Technology and oral competency. Internships (up to 6 hours) are available (but not required) to qualified students.

This Sample Curriculum is provided as an aid to the student. It is not the definitive statement of degree requirements. It is the sole responsibility of the student to know and satisfy his or her degree requirements. When in question, consult the catalog published during the year you were accepted into the degree program at UNCA. Also refer to Department of Music guidelines for additional requirements. The Office of the Registrar can also provide information and assistance.

email: music@unca.edu

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