Graduate Study in Music Technology

Frequently-Asked Questions

I am a graduate student in HCI. Which courses should I take?

346 and 446 are available for graduate credit. Check with your major professor to evaluate which, or both of these courses would best support preparation for your thesis research. If equivalent experience is in hand, or if continuing from 346/446, you could take 590I (not 490I). The number of credits arranged for 590I must be agreed to in advance, through submission of a project proposal.

590I sounds like what I really want to be doing. I believe I have a lot of experience with music technology already, can I just start here?

590I may be offered in two forms. First, 590I can be taken as a follow-on to 346 and/or 446 (which are available for graduate credit). It is also possible to arrange a 590I if your program of study in IGS or HCI includes a thesis associated with electronic music composition or other musical applications of HCI. A level of experience equivalent to 346 or 446 must be demonstrated. This option is subject to faculty availability.

I am interested in a graduate degree in electronic music composition. Is there one?

Graduate work in electronic music may be pursued in the context of either interdisciplinary graduate studies (in an Interdisciplinary Electronic Arts Cluster) or in the Human-Computer Interaction program. Advanced studies in composition, therefore, are pursued within the context of a pre-approved cross-disciplinary program of study and directed to a specific interdisciplinary thesis. Contact Dr. Christopher Hopkins.

Are there teaching assistantships or research assistantships available?

There are no regular teaching assistantships in music technology at this time. Availability of research assistantships is determined by current faculty research projects. Contact Dr. Christopher Hopkins.