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BM in Music Production & Technology

ISC - University of Hartford, United States

bm-in-music-production-technology

Next enrollment cycle

May 2024

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First Year Course Fee

USD 45,144

Course Accredited By

ABET

  • 4 Years
  • On Campus
  • Undergraduate
  • Degree
  • Up to 13% scholarship
Music production & technology at Hartt trains musicians to become music production professionals (i.e. recording, mixing, and mastering engineers). Musicianship training has played an essential role for many, if not most, successful producers. Through study in music, electronics and acoustics, you will develop the skills and knowledge necessary to work in the professional audio industry.
133.5 credits are required to complete the Bachelor of Music in music production & technology. The curriculum includes music and industry specific courses.

In your third year, you will join a production team of two or three MPT majors for an assignment that guides you through the learning and application of the tools of the modern recording studio.

In your fourth year, each team produces a full length recording project. The team follows the project from pre-production to recording, mixing, editing, and mastering. This project becomes a valuable tool when entering the professional world.

Enrollment Cycles

  • May 2024
  • August 2024

Entry requirements
Undergraduate

Pre-sessional English (2 semesters) Extended Plus IPP (4 semesters)

  • TOEFL (iBT) 32
  • IELTS 3.5
  • Pearson (PTE) Not Accepted
  • Pearson Versant 31-36
  • Duolingo 45
  • Gao Kao English Not accepted
  • GPA: 2.3 for International pathway program
  • Upto 30 credits towards degree

Pre-sessional English (1 semester) Extended Plus IPP (4 semesters)

  • TOEFL (iBT) 40
  • IELTS 4.0
  • Pearson (PTE) Not Accepted
  • Pearson Versant 37-40
  • Duolingo 55
  • Gao Kao English Below 75/120; Below 95/120
  • GPA: 2.3 for International pathway program
  • Upto 30 credits towards degree
     

Extended Plus IPP (4 semesters)

  • TOEFL (iBT) 45-54
  • IELTS 4.5
  • Pearson (PTE) 30-35
  • Pearson Versant 41-42
  • Duolingo 65
  • Gao Kao English Below 95/150; Below 75/120
  • GPA: 2.3 for International pathway program
  • Upto 30 credits towards degree

Extended Plus IPP (3 semesters)

  • TOEFL (iBT) 55-59
  • IELTS 5.0
  • Pearson (PTE) 36-41
  • Pearson Versant 43-47
  • Duolingo 75
  • Gao Kao English Below 99/150; Below 77/120
  • GPA: 2.3 for International pathway program
  • Upto 30 credits towards degree

Extended Plus IPP (2 semesters)

  • TOEFL (iBT) 60-69
  • IELTS 5.5
  • Pearson (PTE) 42-49
  • Pearson Versant 48-63
  • Duolingo 85
  • Gao Kao English Below 105/150; Below 83/120
  • GPA: 2.3 for International pathway program
  • Upto 24 credits towards degree

Direct Admission

  • TOEFL (iBT) 80
  • IELTS 6.5
  • Pearson (PTE) 58
  • Pearson Versant 64 (spring 2021 only)
  • Duolingo 105 score (retest on arrival); 120 score (no test on arrival)
  • Gao Kao English Not accepted
  • GPA: 2.75 for Direct admission

Required Credits: 133.5

First Year

Semester 1 (18 credits)

Instrumental/vocal study 2 credit(s)
TH 111 - Diatonic Harmony 2 credit(s) 1
TH 120P - Elementary Ear Training I 2 credit(s)
MTH 112 - Precalculus I for Engineering Technology 3 credit(s)
WRT 110W - Academic Writing I 3 credit(s)
HLM 020 - Information Literacy in the Performing Arts 0 credit(s)
MPT 110P - Fundamentals of Music Production 2 credit(s)
MUM 120 - Introduction to Arts Management 3 credit(s)
Performing organization 1 credit(s)


Semester 2 (18 credits)
Instrumental/vocal study 2 credit(s)
TH 112 - Chromatic Harmony 2 credit(s)
TH 121P - Elementary Ear Training II 2 credit(s)
MTH 122 - Precalculus II for Engineering Technology 3 credit(s)
WRT 111W - Academic Writing II 3 credit(s)
MPT 210 - Practicum in Music Production 2 credit(s)
MUM 221P - Music Management: For Profit 3 credit(s)
Performing organization 1 credit(s)


Second Year
Semester 1 (16 credits)
Instrumental/vocal study 2 credit(s)
TH 210W - Tonal Form and Analysis 2 credit(s)
TH 220P - Intermediate Ear Training I 2 credit(s)
APC 122 - Piano Keyboard Class 2 credit(s) 2
HLM 212 - Perspectives on Music History 3 credit(s)
Performing organization 1 credit(s)
MPT 300P - Music Production Technology I 4 credit(s)


Semester 2 (16 credits)
Instrumental/vocal study 2 credit(s)
TH 211W - Post-Tonal Form and Analysis 2 credit(s)
TH 221P - Intermediate Ear Training II 2 credit(s)
APC 123 - Piano Keyboard Class 2 credit(s) 2
HLM 213 - Classicism to the Present 3 credit(s)
Performing organization 1 credit(s)
MPT 310 - Music Production Technology II 4 credit(s)


Third Year
Semester 1 (16 credits)
Instrumental/vocal study 2 credit(s)
ECT 111 - DC Electrical Fundamentals for Engineering Technology 4 credit(s)
ES 262 - Introduction to Acoustics 3 credit(s)
MPT 305 - Electronics for Music Systems I 3 credit(s)
MPT 360 - Music Post-Production Techniques 3 credit(s)
Performing organization 1 credit(s)


Semester 2 (16 credits)
Instrumental/vocal study 2 credit(s)
ECT 121 - AC Electrical Fundamentals for Engineering Technology 4 credit(s)
MPT 315 - Electronics for Music Systems II 3 credit(s)
Performing organization 1 credit(s)
UIS - University Interdisciplinary Studies 3 credit(s)
UIS - University Interdisciplinary Studies 3 credit(s)


Fourth Year
Semester 1 (16.25 credits)
Instrumental/vocal study 2 credit(s)
MPT 400 - Music Production Techniques I 4 credit(s)
COM 462 - Music Technology II 3 credit(s)
COM 470 - Composers’ Seminar .25 credit(s)
Professional elective 3 credit(s) 3
Performing organization 1 credit(s)
UIS - University Interdisciplinary Studies 3 credit(s)


Semester 2 (17.25 credits)
MPT 410W - Music Production Techniques II 4 credit(s)
MPT 420 - Music Production Special Project or Internship 3 credit(s)
HLM - Music history elective 3 credit(s)
COM 471 - Composers’ Seminar .25 credit(s)
Professional elective 3 credit(s) 3
Performing organization 1 credit(s)
UIS - University Interdisciplinary Studies 3 credit(s)
Professional Elective Options

Electronic music:

COM 466 - Introduction to Computer Music 3 credit(s)
Business:

AC 210 - Financial Accounting 3 credit(s)
AC 211 - Managerial Accounting 3 credit(s)
MKT 310 - Introduction to Marketing 3 credit(s)
Media/broadcast:

CMM 110 - Communication in the Digital Age 3 credit(s)
CMM 150 - Introduction to Film 3 credit(s)
CMM 240 - Introduction to Media: Industries, Content and Audiences 3 credit(s)
CMM 242 - Introduction to Radio and Audio 3 credit(s)
CMM 244 - Introduction to Television Production 3 credit(s)
CMM 281 - Introduction to Multimedia 3 credit(s)
Audio technology/electronics:

ECT 122 - Introduction to Digital Devices for Engineering Technology 4 credit(s)
ECT 231 - Solid-State Fundamentals for Engineering Technology 4 credit(s)
ECT 241 - Analog Devices and Circuits for Engineering Technology 4 credit(s)
ECT 352 - RF Communications for Engineering Technology 4 credit(s)
Student’s performance area:

repertory, improvisation (jazz), diction
Other:

conducting, orchestration, art history
Note(s):

1 Enrollment dependent on placement exam.
2 If this requirement is waived, alternate course work must be chosen in consultation with an advisor to make up equivalent credits.
3 Students may choose from the list provided or seek the approval of the program Chair for other courses to fulfill this requirement.
Music production and technology majors should refer to the Hartt Undergraduate Handbook for updated grade requirements for this major.
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Pre-Sessional English (2 semesters) Extended Plus IPP (4 semesters) $62,827

 Pre-Sessional English (1 semester) Extended Plus IPP (4 semesters) $57,627

Extended Plus IPP (4 semester) $52,427

 Extended IPP (3 semesters) $47,071 Standard IPP (2 semesters) $41,046

 Direct Admission $45,144 

Estimated Room, Board & Fees 15,392 - $21,955

 UnderGraduate Pathway Scholarships available upto $8000

UndeGraduate Direct Admission Scholarship available upto $23000

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