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Music Technology Minor

This exciting interdisciplinary program encompasses interrelated practices for creating, recording, producing, coding, and studying music using new media and technology. To complete the Minor, students must take five course units. A comprehensive list of requirements and course options can be found in the bulletin. College Policy allows TCNJ students to cross-count one course between their major and minor programs of study. For questions about adding the Minor to your program of study, please contact dct@tcnj.edu. Students can pair this minor with a range of complementary majors at TCNJ, including the BA in Music and the BM in Music Education.

Requirements

Interdisciplinary Courses  (5 course units)

  • one Fundamentals course in IMM or Music (IMM 110, MUS 261-264)
  • one course in Digital Audio (IMM 251, MUS 337, COM 369)
  • one course in Composition or Sound Design (IMM 250, IMM 352, MUS 345, MUS 350, Independent Study)
  • one course in Interactive Music Systems or Creative Coding at the 300-level or above (IMM 350, IMM 351, MUS 335, MUS 336)
  • one Advanced Option (400-level) course in an area of the student’s choosing (IMM 460 with permission of instructor, IMM 470 Special Topics in Music Technology)

For more information on the courses, experiences, and facilities offered in the Music Technology Minor, please visit these links: