Departments

Music and Arts Technology (MAT)

Chair: Fred J. Rees, Professor of Music & Arts Technology 

The Department of Music and Arts Technology reflects urban culture, contemporary and digital arts. Special courses on American popular music, contemporary music performance styles, music technology and music therapy are delivered by innovative instructional technology. department's technology facilities have captured national attention.

The Department of Music and Arts Technology is committed to delivering quality music instruction to the undergraduate and graduate students at the nation's premiere urban institution. Most undergraduate courses carry no prerequisites and are open to all students. Performance ensembles are open to students, staff, faculty, and community members.

Ensemble groups include the IUPUI Jazz Ensemble, IUPUI Jazz Combos, Pep Band, University Choir, IUPUI Percussion Ensemble,  Guitar Ensemble, Steel DrumEnsemble, Afro-Cuban Percussion Ensemble, Chamber Ensemble, Telematic Performing Ensemble, and Laptop Orchestra. 

This department awards degrees from Indiana University.

For more information, call or write: Department of Music and Arts Technology, IUPUI, 535 W. Michigan Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202, (317) 274-4000.

Web: music.iupui.edu

Undergraduate Programs

Music Minor

The Department of Music and Arts Technology welcomes students whose majors are outside the department, but who wish to minor in music. There is no audition required to minor in music, but students must declare music as their minor at the appropriate time in their undergraduate studies.

Music minors should participate in music ensembles within the Department of Music and Arts Technology and should register (or audition when required) for these ensembles during undergraduate orientation or the first week of class. The IUPUI Flute Choir, Jazz Ensemble, Pep Band, University Choir, Guitar Ensemble,  and Urban Drum Experience are open to all students.

Music Minor in Musical Theatre

The Music Minor in Musical Theatre program (M.M.M.T.) is designed for students seeking to immerse themselves in the art of musical theatre.

This program provides opportunity in the creative process as well as becoming more in tune with the human experience.

Emphasis will be placed on performance which includes singing, acting (character development) and staging.

This course of study includes an annual performance open to family and friends.

Bachelor of Science in Music Technology

The Bachelor of Science in Music Technology degree is designed to provide professional training for students seeking careers that employ music technology.  The program builds skills and knowledge common to the music industry and professional fields.  The program is broad in scope and enables students to function effectively in the changing, contemporary musical world.  It fosters leadership skills in the areas of creativity, entrepreneurship, self-reliance, and resourcefulness.  The BSMT graduate will be able to adapt knowledge gained from this program to related disciplines beyond traditional music specializations.  It will serve as a platform for students seeking the IUPUI Master of Science in Music Technology degree and will prepare graduates for advanced musical and technical study.

Overview

One hundred and thirty (130) hours of course work are required for this IU Degree.  Students are engaged in making music with technology, performing, composing and producing digital music formatted materials.  Students study musicianship during the first two years of the degree program, which combines music theory, history, keyboard and aural training.   They participate in music ensembles and applied music lessons each semester of this four-year course of study.

Students also develop an outside concentration related to the degree.  Examples might be in Business, Computer Technology, Informatics, Communication Studies, Mathematics, or Languages.

Admission Requirements

  • High School Diploma
  • SAT Scores
  • Admittance into IUPUI: Bachelor's degree admission requirements
  • TOEFL: a provisional minimum of 61+ (internet-based version/iBT), 173+ (computer-based version/CBT), or 500+ (paper-based version/PBT) http://www.toefl.org. You must request that official score reports be sent to IUPUI. Use school code 1325.
  • Completed BSMT Application send to Department of Music and Arts Technology
  • Audition
  • Interview
  • Basic Musical Skills Test
  • Additional information may be requested to document musical skills or experience with technology.

Music Therapy Equivalency Program

The music therapy equivalency program is designed to assist students who already have an undergraduate degree in music in obtaining the needed competencies to become board-certified music therapists.

Admission Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in music from NASM-approved school
  • Minimum grade point average of 3.0 (4.0 scale)
  • Submission of a university and a department application
  • Official transcripts of all college course work
  • Evidence of musicianship through performance videotape, audio cassette, CD/DVD, or live audition
  • Three letters of recommendation required tosupport the admission application
  • In-person or telephone admission interview withthe music therapy faculty
  • Non-native speakers must demonstrate English language proficiency with a minimum TOEFL score of 600/97. International students will also need to meet the application requirements of the IUPUI Office of International Affairs.

Admission Categories

Upon receipt of the completed application, letters of recommendation, transcript, evidence of musicianship, and the interview, the Graduate Admissions Committee of the IU Department of Music and Arts Technology at IUPUI may grant regular admission, grant admission on probation, or reject the application.

Admission on Probation

Students who do not have an undergraduate average of 3.0 or higher may be admitted on probation in exceptional cases. The probationary status continues until 9 credit hours of course work have been successfully completed. Students who are admitted on probation and incur academic probation during their first semester of study are subject to dismissal.

Program Requirements

Program requirements vary depending on the student's background and educational needs. The American Music Therapy Association and the Certification Board for Music Therapists have identified minimum competencies needed to become board certified as a music therapist. The faculty and student will determine which competencies have not been addressed during previous course work, this needs and strength analysis will determine the courses needed to meet the standards.

Minimum Grade Point Average

  • 3.0 average to continue
  • No grades lower than C in music therapy core courses are counted toward equivalency

Music Therapy Equivalency Curriculum

There are 22 credit hours of music therapy core courses and 7 credit hours of practicum courses (including internship) required for the equivalency program. In addition, courses in clinical (psychology and anatomy) and musical foundations may be required, depending on the student's previous educational background.

 

Graduate Programs 

On-Campus Program: Master of Science in Music Technology

The Master of Science in Music Technology provides graduate students an academic background in digital music production, instructional design, and multimedia development. Current graduates of this master's program have found employment in a wide range of business and educational settings. Participants develop skills in designing software, using authoring tools and languages, applying multimedia concepts, and managing technology facilities and projects. This degree is offered as an on-campus or online program.

Admission Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree (with demonstrated musicalskills)
  • Minimum grade point average of 3.0 (4.0 scale)
  • Submission of a university and a department application
  • Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate study
  • Evidence of musicianship through performance videotape, audio cassette, CD/DVD, or live audition
  • Three letters of recommendation required tosupport the admission application
  • In-person or telephone admission interview withthe Head of Graduate Studies
  • Non-native speakers must demonstrate English language proficiency with a minimum TOEFL score of 550/79 International students will also need to meet the application requirements of theIUPUI Office of International Affairs

Admission Categories

Upon receipt of the completed application, letters of recommendation, transcript, evidence of musicianship, and the interview, the Graduate Admissions Committee of the IU Department of Music and Arts Technology at IUPUI may grant regular admission, grant admission on probation, or reject the application.

Admission on Probation

Students who do not have an undergraduate and graduate grade point average of 3.0 or higher may be admitted on probation in exceptional cases. The probationary status continues until 9 credit hours of course work have been successfully completed. At this time student admission requests are re-evaluated. Students who are admitted on probation and incur academic probation during their first semester of study are subject to dismissal.

Degree Requirements

  • 30 credit hours (18 credit hours at the 500 level or above)
  • 6 credit hours in cognate courses (at the 400 level or above) to be selected from music, business, communications, computer science, education, fine arts, or law
  • 6 credit hours of approved courses (at the 400 level or above) from the cognate field or other fields with the approval of the Head of Graduate Studies

Minimum Grade Point Average

  • 3.0 average to continue
  • No grades lower than B in core courses arecounted toward the degree
  • No grades lower than C are counted toward thedegree

Residency Requirement (for on-campus students only)

  • Three consecutive summers, two contiguous academic terms

Core Courses

The following courses, totaling 18 credit hours, are required of all students enrolled in the Master of Science in Music Technology program:

Class/Credit Hours

  • N512 Foundations of Music Production - 3 cr.
  • N513 Principles of Multimedia Technology - 3 cr.
  • N514 Music Technology Methods - 3 cr.
  • N515 Multimedia Design Applications in the Arts - 3 cr.
  • N516 Advanced Interactive Design Applications in the Arts - 3 cr.
  • N517 Internship in Arts Technology or N518 Arts Technology Major Project - 3 cr.

Total Credit Hours - 18

Cognate Field Courses

Six (6) credit hours are required in an approved cognate field within or outside the Department of Music and Arts Technology. Students may choose to complete the remaining 6 credit hours with emphasis in one of the following areas: music, business, communications, computer science, education, fine arts, law, or others with the approval of the department. The cognate field may become a minor if at least 12 credit hours are taken in one field.

Internship or Technology Project

Students may elect to enroll in an internship (N517) or develop a multimedia project (N518) as the summative experience in the program. Either option is supervised by the student's academic advisor and requires a full report. (These courses are part of the core courses listed previously.) Students participating in the internship are placed in an academic technology setting or an industry setting for one semester of experience working with technology and multimedia experts. No thesis is required for the degree.

Online Program: Master of Science in Music Technology

The IUPUI Department of Music and Arts Technology offers the entire M.S.M.T. Program "live," using streaming video, videoconferencing  and audio through the Internet. All course and degree requirements are the same as the on-campus program.

Admission Requirements*

  • Bachelor's degree (with demonstrated musicalskills)
  • Minimum grade point average of 3.0 (4.0 scale)
  • Submission of a university and a department application
  • Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate study
  • Evidence of musicianship through performance videotape, audio cassette, or CD/DVD
  • Three letters of recommendation are required tosupport the admission application
  • In-person or telephone admission interview withthe Head of Graduate Studies
  • Non-native speakers must demonstrate English language proficiency with a minimum TOEFL score of 550/79 International students will also need to meet the application requirements of theIUPUI Office of International Affairs

Admission Categories

Upon receipt of the completed application, letters of recommendation, transcript, evidence of musicianship, and the interview, the Graduate Admissions Committee of the IU Department of Music and Arts Technology at IUPUI may grant regular admission, grant admission on probation, or reject the application.

Admission on Probation

Students who do not have an undergraduate and graduate grade point average of 3.0 or higher may be admitted on probation in exceptional cases. The probationary status continues until 9 credit hours of course work have been successfully completed. At this time student admission requests are re-evaluated. Students who are admitted on probation and incur academic problems during their semesters of study are subject to dismissal.

Degree Requirements

  • 30 credit hours (18 hours at the 500 level orabove)
  • 6 credit hours in cognate courses (at the 400 level or above) to be selected from music, business, communications, computer science, education, fine arts, or law
  • 6 credit hours of approved courses (at the 400 level or above) from the cognate field or other fields with the approval of the Head of Graduate Studies

Minimum Grade Point Average

  • 3.0 average to continue
  • No grades lower than B in core courses arecounted toward the degree
  • No grades lower than C are counted toward thedegree

Virtual Residency Requirement

Course enrollment during three consecutive summers, or one summer and a contiguous academic term.

Core Courses

The following courses, 18 credit hours, are required of all students enrolled in the M.S.M.T. program:

Class/Credit Hours

  • N512 Foundations of Music Production - 3 cr.
  • N513 Principles of Multimedia Technology - 3 cr.
  • N514 Music Technology Methods - 3 cr.
  • N515 Multimedia Design Applications in the Arts - 3 cr.
  • N516 Advanced Interactive Design Applications in the Arts - 3 cr.
  • N518 Arts Technology Major Project - 3 cr.

Total Credit Hours - 18

Cognate Field Courses

Six (6) credit hours are required in an approved cognate field within or outside the Department of Music and Arts Technology. Students may choose to complete the remaining 6 credit hours with emphasis in one of the following areas: music, business, communications, computer science, education, fine arts, law, or others with the approval of the department. The cognate field may become a minor if at least 12 credit hours are taken in one field.

Technology Project

Students develop a multimedia project (N518) as the summative experience in the program. This project is supervised by the student's academic advisor and requires a full report. (This course is part of the core courses listed previously.) No thesis is required for the degree.

Master of Science in Music Therapy

The Master of Science in Music Therapy program is designed to provide professional music therapists with advanced research skills and clinical practice in music therapy, and to teach music therapists how to utilize the array of tools available in music technology for such purposes. This degree is offered on campus and online.

Admission Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in music therapy or its equivalent
  • Board certified by the Certification Board for Music Therapists
  • Minimum grade point average of 3.0 (4.0 scale)
  • Submission of a university and adepartment application
  • Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate study
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • In-person or telephone admission interview withmusic therapy faculty
  • Videotaped music therapy session (with accompanying documentation, the function oftherecording is equivalent to a music audition;it will not be an actual session)
  • Non-native speakers must demonstrate English language proficiency with a minimum TOEFL score of 600/97. International students will also need to meet the application requirements of theIUPUI Office of International Affairs.

Admission Categories

Upon receipt of the completed application, letters of recommendation, transcript, evidence of musicianship, and the interview, the Graduate Admissions Committee of the IU Department of Music and Arts Technology at IUPUI may grant regular admission, grant admission on probation, or reject the application.

Admission on Probation

Students who do not have an undergraduate and graduate grade point average of 3.0 or higher may be admitted on probation in exceptional cases. The probationary status continues until 9 credit hours of course work have been successfully completed. At this time student admission requests are re-evaluated. Students who are admitted on probation and incur academic probation during their first semester of study are subject to dismissal.

Degree Requirements

  • A total of thirty (30) credit hours are required for completion of the degree, including:
  • 12 credit hours in music therapy (at the 500 level or above);
  • 9 credit hours in core music technology courses (at the 500 level or above);
  • 6 credit hours of cognates (at the 500 level or above);
  • 3 credit hours of thesis

Minimum Grade Point Average

  • Minimum 3.0 average to continue
  • No grades lower than B in core courses arecounted toward the degree
  • No grades lower than C are counted toward thedegree

Core Courses

The following courses are required of all students enrolled in the Master of Science in Music Therapy program:

Class/Credit Hours

  • N512  Foundations of Music Production - 3 cr.
  • N513  Principles of Multimedia Technology - 3 cr.
  • N514  Music Technology Methods - 3 cr.
  • N521  Research Methods in Arts and Music Technology - 3 cr.
  • N530  Philosophy and Theory in Music Therapy - 3 cr.
  • N531  Music Therapy Quantitative and Qualitative Research - 3 cr.
  • N532  Music in Medicine - 3 cr.
  • N533  Advanced Clinical Techniques in Music Therapy - 3 cr.
  • N600  Music Therapy Thesis

Music Therapy Thesis

The thesis is the final academic requirement for the degree. The thesis proposal must be approved by a faculty committee before enrollment in the thesis will be permitted.

IUPUI Music Academy

The IUPUI Music Academy is a non-profit community music school committed to providing high quality, professional music instruction to area residents of all ages and levels of ability.  The academy serves over 500 people each year, ages 18 months through adulthood, by offering music classes for children and adults, ensembles, and private lessons.  The academy is a member of the National Guild of Community Schools of the Arts.

Music at the Center for Young Children

Children attending the IUPUI Center for Young Children (CYC)  can participate in  preschool music classes during the weekday.  Classes are held at the CYC after lunch, so students do not miss any instruction time from the CYC program

For more information, contact:

E.J. Choe, Director
IUPUI Music Academy
535 W. Michigan Street, Room 378
Indianapolis, IN 46202
musacad@iupui.edu
Phone: (317) 278-4139
Fax: (317) 278-2590
Web: www.musicacademy.iupui.edu

International Music Technology Conference and Workshop

The Annual International Music Technology Conference and Workshop is hosted in Indianapolis during the latter part of June. Participants may register for graduate credit. During the International Computer Music Technology Conference, they will be able to see and experiment with the latest technology.  There is a technology facility and three labs to which they may have access.

  • The IUPUI Computer Music Technology Facility includes two fully-networked computer music technology laboratories with video-streaming equipment for Internet-based participants. Eachworkstation is equipped with a multimedia computer and an Axiom 61keyboard. The Digital Keyboard Lab is equipped with 16Roland keyboards, a Roland controller audio system, Dell XPS-one computers, and a Teacher Station.
  • The Graduate Multimedia Lab has full production capabilities, including a digital flatbedscanner, video and photographic digital cameras, sound- and video-editing software, multimedia authoring tools and CD/DVD-ROM burner hardware and software. Both PC and Macintosh computers are available.
  • The Digital Sound Design Lab provides capabilities for all aspects of digital audio and MIDI-based production for sound tracks, multimedia design, sound sampling, sound design, and collaborative composition over the Internet.

Participants have the opportunity to work with both Macintosh and Windows applications. Topics include the following:

  • Multimedia applications
  • CD/DVD technology
  • Music notation, sequencing and sampling
  • Internet resources and Web design
  • Computer-based music instruction
  • Music workstation design and construction
  • Grant writing and fundraising for technology support
  • Computer-based music curriculum design
  • Special topics (e.g., podcasting, wikis, distance learning, new music software products)