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Undergraduate Certificate in Music Technology at University of Colorado Boulder

University of Colorado Boulder, United States

Programme overview

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.

Faculty: College of Music  |  Department: Music  |  Duration: 18 credit hours  |  Location: Boulder, CO, United States

What you will study

This certificate requires 18 credit hours, including five music technology courses. Sample listed courses: MUSC 2081 Prepared for the Soundcheck; MUSC 2091 Recording Techniques; MUSC 4111 Composing at the Computer; ARSC 4040 Arts and Sciences Special Topics.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Undergraduate admission is to CU Boulder and the College of Music, not directly to the major; university and college admission requirements apply.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 18 credit hours

Apply through the official page: https://www.colorado.edu/admissions

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