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Course Delivery: 100% Online
Total Credits: 30
In-State Tuition Per Credit: $530.50
Out-of-State Tuition Per Credit: $705.00
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Degree Overview
The IU Online Master of Science in Music Technology exposes you to coursework in computer-based music technology, multimedia and interactive design, and multimedia production techniques. Acquire skills in designing software, in authoring tools and languages, in applying multimedia concepts, and in managing technology facilities and projects.
The curriculum covers the creative application of multimedia technology to video, audio, and graphic production of arts and educational materials. You’ll have the opportunity to complete either an internship in arts technology or a major arts technology project.
You’ll graduate with an Indiana University certificate respected by employers worldwide—and you can work on yours anytime and anywhere. Plus, you’ll enjoy personalized support services throughout your academic journey.
And the benefits start long before graduation. More than half of IU Online students advance in their careers before they complete their degree.
To be accepted to the M.S. in Music Technology, you must have:
- Bachelor's degree
- Evidence of substantial previous work in creative and/or technical areas related to music technology
To apply to the M.S. in Music Technology, submit:
- Online graduate application
- Contact details for three faculty members or professional references
- Portfolio comprising of online audio/video content demonstrating musical, computational, or other work related to music technology (minimum of 3 samples)
- Official transcripts TOEFL or IELTS scores (international students)
Your IU Online M.S. in Music Technology prepares you for such careers as:
- Producer
- Audio engineer
- Studio manager
- Sound technician
- Live sound engineer
- Mixed media specialist
- Studio designer
- Music editor
- Broadcast engineer
- Production assistant
As a graduate of the program, you will be equipped to work in education or in the industry as a member of computer-based training, computer-based education, multimedia design, and/or interactive technology teams.
To graduate with the M.S. in Music Technology, you must complete 30 credit hours.
Requirements are broken down as follows:
- Music technology core courses (18 credit hours)
- Cognate courses (6 credit hours)
- Elective courses (6 credit hours)
Core
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
|
MUS-N 512 |
Foundations of Music Production |
3 Credits |
|
MUS-N 513 |
Principles of Music Technology |
3 Credits |
|
MUS-N 514 |
Music Technology Methods |
3 Credits |
|
MUS-N 515 |
Multimedia Design Application in the Arts |
3 Credits |
|
MUS-N 516 |
Advanced Interactive Design Applications in the Arts |
3 Credits |
|
MUS-N 517 |
Internship in Arts Technology |
3 Credits |
|
MUS-N 518 |
Arts Technology Development Project |
3 Credits |
|
MUS-N 519 |
Digital Sound Design for Multimedia I |
3 Credits |
|
MUS-N 520 |
Digital Sound Design for Multimedia II |
3 Credits |
|
MUS-N 521 |
Research Methods in Music and Multimedia |
3 Credits |
|
MUS-N 522 |
Techniques for Music Performance, Teaching, and Production at a Distance |
3 Credits |
|
MUS-N 523 |
Historical Foundations of Music Technology |
3 Credits |
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