Music Technology - Elon University

Music Technology from Elon University is a Campus Bachelor Music and Instruments degree that prepares you for a Art and Design career. The fusion of creative arts and technology Elon's music technology program is designed to nurture the fundamental skills of musicianship while teaching students how to apply the tools of technology to music composition , performance, recording, editing, production and promotion. Experienced faculty take a hands-on approach to learning, giving students the tools that they need to excel in this growing field. Elon's emphasis on liberal arts and sciences education provides music technology majors with the ability to think critically and communicate persuasively. By the time you graduate, you will have established an impressive r?sum? of challenging coursework and real-life experiences that will help you succeed in professional and academic settings. Challenging curriculum All music majors take core classes in music theory , aural skills and history. Music technology majors expand their expertise through courses such as Critical Listening, Technology in Composition & Arranging, The Physics of Sound, Digital Media Convergence and Audio for Sound Media. They also build a portfolio of projects they have created in hands-on seminar courses. Electives allow music technology students to tailor the curriculum to their individual interests and career goals, with options drawn from subjects such as multimedia authoring, engineering, business, art, communications, computing sciences and physics. As a music technology major, you will also get to work with impressive visiting performers, composers, and arrangers who lead workshops, performances and master classes. To help students transition to a successful career, students are required to complete at least one professional internship. These may be in the fields of entertainment, commercial media, film, education, software/hardware design or other areas of student interest. These opportunities give students real-world experience and allow them to make meaningful professional contacts that can lead to full-time jobs. After graduation A degree in music technology can prepare you for a variety of careers that combine the art of music with the application of technology. Examples of careers include: Composing and performing Film score composer Songwriter Video game sound composer Commercial composer for TV, radio, corporate videos, etc. Studio/Sound Engineering Recording engineer Producer Multimedia developer Music educator with technology emphasis College music technology instructor Technical support. View more details on Elon University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Music and Instruments courses.