The Music Technology concentration (ETT.MUS.AAS) integrates music theory and performance with a comprehensive array of technical and business skills that enable the graduate to pursue a variety of career tracks in the music industry such as record producer, recording engineer, remix engineer, sound technician for live shows and concerts, as well as careers in the field of film scoring and film music editing. Other career options in the music entertainment industry include artist development and management, promotion, and marketing.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

• Demonstrate basic proficiency at the piano keyboard;

• Demonstrate a working knowledge of music theory, including note reading, scale and chord construction, and the principles of voice leading and composition;

• Understand the history of African American music of the 20th century and its relevance to contemporary popular music;

• Create original musical compositions and record those compositions using MIDI sequencing software, a Macintosh computer and Windows-based PC, and MIDI synthesizer keyboard;

• Demonstrate a working knowledge of the music business, including copyright and contract law, artist management, and marketing strategies;

• Demonstrate entry-level professional competence as a sound technician;

• Set up sound reinforcement equipment;

• Demonstrate entry-level competence as a technical manager in the entertainment industry.

Since most business- and technology-related careers in the entertainment industry require additional training and experience, students may take advantage of the many internship programs now available, such as those offered by Sony Music in New York, Disney Productions in Florida, and Passage Theatre as well as Boehme Opera Company in Trenton.

Alternatively, students may choose to matriculate at one of the growing number of four-year institutions now offering a baccalaureate degree in music business and technology or entertainment technology. Students have transferred to Stockton State University, Ramapo College, Temple University, Mercy College in Westchester, NY, and The College of New Jersey.

The latest equipment and software is provided for student use in both concentrations. Professional equipment includes the latest high-end moving lights, color changers, color mergers, lighting control, digital and analog sound mixers, signal processors, sound production software, sequencing software, MIDI controllers, and multi-track digital recording.

Our facilities include a black box theatre fully equipped with lighting and sound equipment, a sound lab with 14 high-end digital audio workstations and three control surfaces, in addition to studios for multi-track live recording.

The Entertainment Technology program may be pursued part-time or full-time and may be completed by daytime or evening attendance. Admission requires a high school diploma or its equivalent.

ETT.MUS.AAS - Entertainment Technology - Music Technology

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