The future of music is where science intersects with art.
Music constantly evolves, and so does the technology that surrounds it. Our Bachelor of Science in Music Technology & Innovation combines skills in music and engineering to prepare students to be the leaders of our evolving sonic landscape.
Students in the program take courses in three interrelated areas: music history, theory, and aesthetics; sound recording methodology and technique; and musicianship.
In addition to these music and music technology courses, students choose one of two concentrations, which they pursue through courses in the University’s Tagliatela College of Engineering:
- The Concentration in Electronics. This concentration places a focus on the analog technology of sound through classes in calculus, physics, and electrical engineering.
- The Concentration in Digital Systems. With this concentration, students focus on the digital technology of sound through classes in computer programming, digital logic, and networking.
At the end of the program, students bring together these interdisciplinary skills in a capstone project in music technology that demonstrates both a technical understanding of sound and a musical understanding of technology.
Envision Your Future
The information below is designed to show the many possible careers you could pursue with your major. The research is provided by Encoura, the leading research and advisory firm focused exclusively on higher education. It includes median national salaries and industry growth projections over the next decade. Click here to view the full report.
Audio and Video Technicians
20% Growth 2021-2030
Music Directors and Composers
6% Growth 2021-2030
Sound Engineering Technicians
14% Growth 2021-2030
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Designing Music Technology
Students will learn music- and audio-specific techniques in programming and electronics, applying them towards creative and aesthetic goals. Topics include audio programming, rapid prototyping, and other contemporary technologies.
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Digital Audio and Digital Audio Workstations
This is a one-semester introduction to digital audio concepts, equipment, and practices, including sample rates, bit depth, file formats, Nyquist theorem, dither, computers, memory and hard-drive formats, interfaces, converters, and clocking technology. The course will also include introductions to industry-standard software, digital audio workstation platforms such as ProTools, Logic, Propellerhead Record, Ableton Live, Reaper, Digital Performer, Cubase, etc… and how the aforementioned digital audio concepts are integrated into each software platform.
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Music Technology and Innovation Capstone Project
Students will design and complete a project of their choosing in music technology, integrating their work in programming, electronics, and music production. Seminar will include student presentations alongside presentations on areas of professional interest, such as career opportunities and new development in studio techniques and technology.
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Hip-Hop Technology and Production
Hip-hop recordings are commodified chronicles of listening and audio manipulation activities that exhibit a relationship between technology, aesthetics, and practice. This course is a hands-on examination and scholarly exploration of the technologies and practices of hip-hop music-making. Students engage with hip-hop’s music as a response to contemporaneous technologies available to DJs and beat makers. Through listening, musical analysis, and re-creation exercises, students investigate the instrumental component of hip-hop music heard on recordings, commonly referred to as beats. In this course, students make beats with the technologies and technical limitations that have defined the different periods of hip-hop music and reflect on their practice.
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Full List of Courses and Learning Outcomes for Music and Sound Recording
The University of New Haven offers a wide variety of in-depth courses that create a transformational educational experience for our students. To view the complete list of courses you'll take while pursuing a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Music and Sound Recording, check out the Academic Catalog:
Music Technology and Innovation, Digital Systems Concentration, B.S.
Music Technology and Innovation, Electronics Concentration, B.S.
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Our faculty are leaders and innovators in their fields, bringing both deep professional experience and academic rigor to the classroom.
Get an inside look at what differentiates the University of New Haven and how your experiences as a student will prepare you for success.
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From career assessments, networking, and job shadowing to on-campus interviews and salary negotiation, the Career Development Center provides the skills and connections to identify a meaningful career and an opportunity to pursue your passion.
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The University of New Haven is proud to partner with Blackbird Studio to offer a study-away program designed for students in our music majors. Nashville is the creative center of the American music business and a source for artists, songwriters, producers and engineers across the musical spectrum.
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Admission Requirements
Whether you're still in high school or are transferring from another college, we offer full- and part-time opportunities for undergraduates from inside the U.S. and abroad. The admission process can begin as early as the end of your high school junior year.
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Financial Aid Opportunities
We offer a comprehensive financial aid program, with students receiving assistance in the form of grants, scholarships, student loans, and part-time employment. Funds are available from federal and state governments, private sponsors, and from university resources. More than 85 percent of the University's full-time undergraduate students receive some form of financial assistance.
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