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Over the last 20 years, there has been an increased need in the computer and electronic music industries and in the arts and technology communities for the acquisition of knowledge and techniques from a number of disciplines. The discipline of music technology is not new. Many names have been applied to the field--electronic and computer music, electro-acoustic music, digital media arts, multimedia, and intermedia to name but a few. However, with the arrival of inexpensive, personal computer hardware and software, the field has garnered much attention in recent years. FIU offers two degrees in Music Technology, a Bachelor of Music and a Master of Music. The M.M. with a concentration in Music Technology requires 36 hours past the Bachelor's degree for completion of the degree. Graduate students in the program have a required summer semester serving as an intern at a national or international music technology company. The culmination of a student's work at FIU is the thesis project, which is a major technological undertaking, and which may take the form of music software, music hardware, audio installation, or interactive digital media. Most graduate Music Technology majors will begin with Electronic Music III and continue through the sequence of music technology courses, although the exceptional student may enter in Computer Music Seminar I. The B.M. in Music Technology track is designed for undergraduate candidates who have a background in music (instrumental or vocal), and who are also interested in computers, mathematics, or physics. Performance on a traditional instrument or voice is required. Additionally, a basic working knowledge of music software such as Finale, Sibelius, Cakewalk, Digital Performer, and Pro Tools is highly desired. Most undergraduate Music Technology majors will begin with Introduction to MIDI Technology (MUC 1342) and continue through the sequence of music technology courses, although the exceptional student may enter in Electronic Music I (MUC 2301).
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