Music Technology, Certificate of Proficiency
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Program Description
The Music Technology Certificate of Proficiency prepares students for work in the commercial music industry. Coursework includes completion of the Avid Pro Tools User Certification and Sibelius Certification.
Matriculation Requirements
Interview with commercial music faculty.
Program Requirements
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
Total Credit Hours | 21 | |
Discipline Core Requirements | 21 Credits | |
MUSC 1100 | Fundamentals of Music | 3 |
or MUSC 1110 | Music Theory I | |
MUSC 1400 | Music Technology I | 2 |
MUSC 1402 | Music Technology II | 2 |
MUSC 1410 | Survey of Commercial Music Careers | 1 |
MUSC 1810 | Contemporary Theory and Improvisation I | 3 |
MUSC 2210 | Contemporary Theory and Improvisation II | 2 |
MUSC 2400 | Music Technology III | 2 |
MUSC 2402 | Music Technology IV | 2 |
MUSC 3600R | Commercial Music Private Lessons ((Repeat twice)) | 2 |
MUSC 3790R | Studio Recording Workshop ( (Repeat twice)) | 2 |
Graduation Requirements
- Completion of a minimum of 21 semester credits.
- Overall grade point average of 2.0 (C) or above.
- Residency hours-- minimum of 5 credit hours through course attendance at UVU.
Graduation Plan
This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.
First Year | ||
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Semester 1 | Credit Hours | |
MUSC 1100 or MUSC 1110 | Fundamentals of Music or Music Theory I | 3 |
MUSC 1400 | Music Technology I | 2 |
MUSC 1410 | Survey of Commercial Music Careers | 1 |
MUSC 1810 | Contemporary Theory and Improvisation I | 3 |
MUSC 2400 | Music Technology III | 2 |
MUSC 3600R | Commercial Music Private Lessons | 1 |
MUSC 3790R | Studio Recording Workshop | 1 |
Credit Hours | 13 | |
Semester 2 | ||
MUSC 1402 | Music Technology II | 2 |
MUSC 2210 | Contemporary Theory and Improvisation II | 2 |
MUSC 2402 | Music Technology IV | 2 |
MUSC 3600R | Commercial Music Private Lessons | 1 |
MUSC 3790R | Studio Recording Workshop | 1 |
Credit Hours | 8 | |
Total Credit Hours | 21 |
Program Learning Outcomes
- Produce audio for live performance, streaming media, and fixed media distribution.
- Create real-time and sequenced digital music data; i.e., Musical Instrument Digital Interface and Open Sound Control.
- Manipulate real-time and sequenced digital music data; i.e., Musical Instrument Digital Interface and Open Sound Control.
- Create electro-acoustic music with technical facility and expressive musicianship.
- Perform electro-acoustic music with technical facility and expressive musicianship.
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