The College of Music offers a certificate in music technology which requires a total of 18 credits to complete.
The curriculum consists of a variety of courses designed to provide a strong background in using technology to compose and produce music. The courses range from an introductory survey of music software and hardware to in depth studies of DSP, synthesis, algorithmic composition, recording and post-production techniques, film scoring, and many other topics. The software used in many of the classes includes Logic Pro, ProTools, Abelton Live, Finale, Lilypond, MAX, PD, SuperCollider, CSound, Final Cut Pro, Audacity, SoundHack and Spear.
For more information, contact John Drumheller at drumhell@colorado.edu.
Requirements
This certificate requires 18 credit hours, including five music technology courses.
The certificate program is available to all undergraduates in good standing with the university with a minimum GPA of 2.00. Music majors should enroll under the MUSC heading and non-majors should use the MUEL heading. For those courses that do not have an MUEL prefix, non-majors will need instructor permission to enroll in the class.
To qualify for the certificate, the 2061 introductory course must be successfully completed or in-progress.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Music Technology | 12 | |
| Introduction to Music Technology | ||
| Prepared for the Soundcheck | ||
| Recording Techniques | ||
| Composing at the Computer | ||
| Topics in Music Technology 1 | ||
| Electives | 6 | |
| Arts and Sciences Special Topics | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Interactive Sound | ||
| Advanced Special Topics | ||
| Sound Practices | ||
| Sound and Technology | ||
| Media Practices Capstone | ||
| Computer Science 1: Starting Computing | ||
| Computer Systems | ||
| Circuits and Electronics for Mechanical Engineers | ||
| Audio Storytelling and Podcasting | ||
| Topics in Music Technology 1 | ||
| Advanced Recording | ||
| Light and Color for Nonscientists | ||
| Sound and Music | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 18 | |
| 1 | May be repeated up to three times as topics vary. |
Plan(s) of Study
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Credit Hours | |
| MUSC 2061 or MUEL 2061 | Introduction to Music Technology or Introduction to Music Technology | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 3 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 3 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| MUSC 2081 or MUEL 2081 | Prepared for the Soundcheck or Prepared for the Soundcheck | 2 |
| Credit Hours | 2 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| MUSC 2091 | Recording Techniques | 2 |
| Credit Hours | 2 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| MUSC 4111 | Composing at the Computer | 2 |
| Credit Hours | 2 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| MUSC 4121 or MUEL 4121 | Topics in Music Technology or Topics in Music Technology | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 3 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 18 | |