Admission Requirements
The
Masters of Music in Intermedia Music Technology is directed toward students
who wish to pursue creative careers in music technology and who wish
to pursue work in association with other artistic disciplines. The curriculum
hinges on the balance between the development of artistic and creative
skills and the mastery of the technical aspects of the discipline. Courses
emphasize music composition, performance and real-time interactive media
environments in collaboration with artists outside of music. Three examinations
are affiliated with the degree to assure technical mastery. The program
is not oriented toward the vocational training of recording engineers,
or related technicians. Because the degree program is directed toward
creation, experimentation and collaboration we have devised an application
procedure that requires that you demonstrate a certain level of achievement
in these areas.
Prerequisites: Applicants
must hold (or be about to receive) a minimum of a bachelor's degree
comparable to the Bachelor of Science, Music Technology Option granted
by the University of Oregon. Applicants with degrees in areas other
than music technology may be admitted provided that they show evidence
of substantial work in music technology.
Applicants for the Master of Music in Intermedia Music Technology degree
must submit the following materials in addition to the general School
of Music application requirements:
1.
Audio recordings of recent compositions (at least 3), one of which
may be in a film or video format. Audio recordings should be in a
DAT or CD form; video recording should be in QuickTime, AVI or 1/2
inch VHS form. Evidence of work in collaborative contexts enhances
the application.
2.
Statement of one to two pages that describes
a)
your experience with electronic and computer music instruments,
audio recording and/or other related software equipment,
b) your experience working in other artistic disciplines and in
collaborative projects, and
c) your reason for wanting to enroll in this degree program. This
statement is in addition to the one requested for general admission.
3.
Summary of all creative, professional and academic work related to
the IMT degree.
4.
List of all software and hardware with which you have worked indicating
level of expertise.
Curriculum Music Courses
•
MUS 516 Post-Tonal Theory 3
• MUS 611 Research Methods in Music 3
• MUS 665 Music in the 20th Century 3
• MUS 545 Advanced Electronic Composition 3 X 6
• MUS 605 History of Electracoustic Music 3
• MUS 609 Terminal Creative Project 9
TOTAL = 39
Courses Chosen From The Following Related Areas:
•
ART 583 Installation 4R
• COLT 540 Comparative Theatricalities 4-5R
• COLT 550 Cinematic Representations 4-5R
• DAN 693 Dance Aesthetics 3
• J 520 Concepts of Television Production 3
• J 521 Documentary Television Production 4
• TA 540 Principals of Design in the Theater 4
• TA 567 Lighting for the Stage 4
• TA 631 Avant-Garde Theater 3
• PHIL 568 Problems in Philosophy of Science 4
• PHIL 541 Topics in the Philosophy of Art 4
(or other courses as available and approved in advance by the advisor)
TOTAL = 16
DEGREE TOTAL = 55
Prerequisites:
CIS, 110, 111, 122, 115, PHYS 152, DAN 256, MUSIC 443, MUS 444
There
will be three examinations associated with the degree. Brief descriptions
of each follow.
Proficiency
Exam: Juried demonstration where student shows mastery
of specific software (Pro Tools, Cubase, Peak, Kyma, Max, et al).
Technical
Exam: Four hour, written examination on theoretical
aspects of music technology.
Intermedia
Essay: Proctored essay written during a four hour
period regarding artistic and aesthetic issues relating to music technology
and other arts. (To be written after passing proficiency and technical
exams, and to be read by three faculty members)
