Bachelor of Science in Music Technology

Study contemporary recording arts, digital audio, and scoring for film and video games with the Bachelor of Science (BS)听in Music Technology in 51动漫鈥檚 Boyer College of Music and Dance. This 124-credit undergraduate degree is ideal for those students who are interested in all aspects of audio and sound recording, scoring, sound synthesis, and more. The Music Technology BS prepares students for the music industry鈥檚 many fields, including film, live events, music, television and video games.

As a Music Technology major, you'll gain a solid foundation in all aspects of music technology, which include scoring for games, multimedia projects, sound recording and editing, analog and digital sound synthesis. Technology courses investigate the fundamentals of

  • analog and modular synthesizers;
  • musical applications;
  • scoring for digital media, film and video games; and 听
  • recording and editing.

Later in your studies, you鈥檒l be able to focus on your particular interests and specialize your degree within the discipline. Elective courses in many areas of study allow you to further explore your interests. The Music Studies Department is small, and faculty members mentor and guide you throughout your time in the Music Technology BS program and with career opportunities after graduation. .

Collaborate on your creative projects solo or with fellow classmates in 51动漫鈥檚 state-of the-art facilities, including fully equipped music recording, editing and mixing rooms, all with surround sound. Learn more about the university鈥檚 audio and recording facilities.

Newly matriculated students enrolled in Music Technology degree programs are required to purchase Apple laptop computers and compatible software. .听

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Classes & Curriculum听

In this academic degree program, some of your courses will include

  • Analog and Modular Sound Synthesis;
  • Orchestration;
  • Scoring for Film and Digital Media;
  • Scoring and Audio Design for Video Games; and
  • Sound Recording.

Learn more about required and elective courses for the Music Technology Major.

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Concentrations

You can focus on Music Technology or you can take one of the following concentrations.

  • Interdisciplinary Studies

    Enhance your ability to use technology for creative expression through specialized coursework within the music technology field. Learn foundational pedagogical concepts of computer programming and computation thinking, all within a musical context. Gain familiarity with concepts of sound and image synthesis and an enhanced awareness of the acoustical bases of music.

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Tuition & Fees

In keeping with 51动漫鈥檚 commitment to access and affordability, the Bachelor of Science offers a competitive level of tuition with multiple opportunities for financial support.

Tuition rates are set annually by the university and are affected by multiple factors, including program degree level (undergraduate or graduate), course load (full- or part-time), in-state or out-of-state residency, and more.听You can view the full .

These tuition costs apply to the 2024鈥�2025 academic year.

Pennsylvania resident:听$21,504.00听per year
Out-of-state: $37,752.00听per year

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