Master of Arts, Arts Administration Major (through University Graduate School)

Apply to the Arts Administration Program, SPEA 201B, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 47405; (812) 855-0282.

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Master of Science in Ballet

Prerequisite
Bachelor of Science degree in ballet or bachelor's degree in any field with demonstrated level of ballet equivalent to that of the Bachelor of Science in Ballet degree.

Major
21 credit hours. J900 Ballet Graduate Major (3-3-3-3 cr.), I711 Master's Recital (0 cr.), J810 Graduate Jazz Dance (1-1 cr.), J840 Graduate Practicum (1-1), J841 Graduate Ballet Pedagogy (1-1), J910 Advanced Choreography Workshop (1-1 cr.), J911 Guided Professional Experiences in Ballet (1 cr.), or J610 Thesis in Ballet (1 cr.).

Supporting Courses
3 credit hours. One course in anatomy, kinesiology, or other related field approved by the department and the director of graduate studies.

Cognate Field
6 credit hours. Courses in one field to be selected from music, anatomy, fine arts, or others with the approval of the department and the director of graduate studies. The cognate field may become a minor if at least 12 credit hours are taken in that field.

Electives
5 credit hours.

Ensemble
X030 Ballet Ensemble each semester.

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Master of Arts and Master of Library Science; Master of Music and Master of Library Science

This program permits the student to coordinate a degree in music theory or music history and literature with a Master of Library Science. Specialized training in music library science is provided by the professional librarians of the School of Music. Students who already have a master's degree in music or who do not desire a master's in music from Indiana University may wish to contact the Admissions Office of the School of Library and Information Science for information concerning the Music Librarianship Specialization within the Master of Library Science degree only.

Prerequisite
Bachelor's degree in music.

Admission
Students must apply for admission simultaneously to the School of Music for the M.M. and the School of Library and Information Science for the M.L.S.

Course Requirements
The student must satisfy all the requirements for a Master of Arts degree in music theory or in musicology or a Master of Music degree in music theory (listed in this bulletin) and for a Master of Library Science degree (listed in the bulletin of the School of Library and Information Science).

The cognate field for the Master of Arts or Master of Music degree is fulfilled by 6 credit hours in library science, which count towards both degrees.

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Master of Science in Music Technology

(Offered at Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis)

Application should be made to the Music Technology Program, IU School of Music at IUPUI, 525 N. Blackford Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202; (317) 274-4000.

This degree program provides post-bachelor's degree education in music technology, computer-assisted music instructional design, and music technology production techniques. The curriculum establishes the creative application of multimedia technology to video, audio, and graphic production of arts and educational materials. Included are foundations, methods, and theoretical courses, which underpin development of skills required for using technology in a creative environment.

Prerequisite
Bachelor's degree with demonstrated musical skills; grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Admission
Students must apply for admission to the School of Music's program at IUPUI. An interview is required to demonstrate musical literacy and computer literacy and to assess professional experience. A portfolio including performance tape/ computer application must be submitted to document skill and experience. The application requires three letters of recommendation.

Course Requirements
30 credit hours distributed as follows:

Major
18 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: Application Design (3 cr.), N516 Advanced Interactive Design Applications in the Arts (3 cr.), N517 Internship in Arts Technology (3 cr.) or N518 Arts Technology Major Projects (3 cr.).

Cognate Field and Electives
6 credit hours are required within an approved cognate field inside or outside the School of Music. The remaining 6 credit hours are to be selected from music, business, education, communications, computer science, art, law, or other areas with departmental approval.

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Master of Science in Music, Music Theater Scenic Techniques

Prerequisite
B.S. in music, opera scenic techniques, or equivalent.

Admission
By portfolio; demonstrated ability in score reading sufficient to follow a piano/vocal score for technical and management purposes.

Major
15 credit hours. R510 Graduate Project in Scenic Design for Music Production (4 cr.), R512 Advanced Scene Painting Laboratory Project (4 cr.), R514 Graduate Seminar in History of Stage Design and Architecture (2 cr.), R515 Graduate Technical Direction (2 cr.), R516 Graduate Lighting Design (2 cr.), R518 Graduate Stage Direction for Designers (1 cr.).

Minor
15 credit hours. FINA S230 Painting I (3 cr.), FINA S331 Painting II (3 cr.), FINA S301 Drawing II (3 cr.), and FINA S311 Printed and Dyed Textile Design II (3 cr.), plus 3 credit hours to be chosen from FINA A322 Romanesque and Gothic Art (3 cr.), FINA A331 14th- and 15th-Century Art in Italy (3 cr.), FINA A322 16th- and 17th-Century Art in southern Europe (3 cr.), or FINA A341 19th-Century European Art (3 cr.).

Ensemble
Each semester.

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Master of Science in Music, Stage Direction for Opera

Prerequisite
Bachelor's degree or equivalent, preferably with a major in theater or music.

Admission
By examination (musicality, dramatic and visual creativity).

Language Proficiencies
Knowledge of Italian grammar and either French or German grammar equivalent to two semesters at the college level in each.

Major
19 credit hours. R502 Stage Management (1 cr.), R503 Seminar in Opera Production Project (2 cr.), R504 Opera Production Project (1 cr.), R505-R506-R507-R508 Opera Stage Direction Technique I-II-III-IV (3-3-3-3 cr.), R320 Workshop in Scenic Technique (3 cr.) (A theater course may be substituted with permission of the department.).

Minor
12 credit hours. M561-M562-M563-M564 History and Literature of Opera I-II-III-IV (3-3-3-3 cr.).

Ensemble
X070 University Choral Ensembles or X080 Opera Technical Crew each semester.

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