Music Production and Recording Arts B.S.
An audition or portfolio submission is required for acceptance into this program.
A Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Music Production and Recording Arts requires the completion of the Elon Core Curriculum as well as the Major Requirements listed below.
Major Requirements
Music Core: 13 sh
Choose one course from the following: 4 sh
| MUS 314 | WORLD MUSIC | 4 sh |
| MUS 316 | CLASSIC AND ROMANTIC MUSIC | 4 sh |
| MUS 317 | MUSIC HISTORY FOR THE LIBERAL ARTS STUDENT | 4 sh |
| MUS 318 | HISTORY OF JAZZ | 4 sh |
| MUS 319 | HISTORY OF AMERICAN MUSIC | 4 sh |
In addition, each Music Production and Recording Arts major must complete:
(a) two semesters of applied music lessons 4 sh
(b) two Music Department ensembles 2 sh
(c) MUS 010 Departmental Recital each semester of residency as a Music Production and Recording Arts major
Technology Core: 23 sh
<u>Choose a Concentration</u>
Recording Arts
Required courses: 9-12 sh
| MUS 310 | LIVE SOUND PRODUCTION AND RECORDING | 4 sh |
| MUS 405 | STUDIO TECHNIQUES II | 4 sh |
| MUS 481 | MUSIC TECHNOLOGY INTERNSHIP | 1-4 sh |
Choose one course from the following: 4 sh
Music Production
Required courses: 12 sh
| MUS 212 | THE MATERIALS OF MUSIC IV | 3 sh |
| MUS 214 | AURAL SKILLS IV | 1 sh |
| MUS 216 | INTRODUCTION TO COMPOSITION AND ORCHESTRATION | 4 sh |
| MUS 355 | THE ART OF SONGCRAFT | 4 sh |
In addition, each major with a Music Production concentration must complete:
(a) Four additional semester hours from applied composition lessons, applied instrumental or voice lessons, or Music Department ensembles 4 sh
(b) Keyboard proficiency
Total Credit Hours: 59-62
Elon Core Curriculum:
First Year Foundations
| COR 110 | THE GLOBAL EXPERIENCE | 4 sh |
| ENG 110 | WRITING: ARGUMENT AND INQUIRY | 4 sh |
Select one of the following:
| STS 110 | INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICAL REASONING | 4 sh |
| MTH 151 | CALCULUS I | 4 sh |
| STS 212 | STATISTICS IN APPLICATION | 4 sh |
Experiential Learning Requirement (2 Units required)
Included in experiential learning are study abroad, research, service-learning, leadership, internships, (including co-ops, teaching, and practicum), or other courses or experiences with ELR designation.
World Language Requirement
Students must meet one of the following: (a)complete a language course numbered 122 or higher at Elon, or receive transfer or study abroad credit for the same; (b) place into a language course numbered 200 or above upon arriving at Elon, using a department of world languages approved placement instrument; (c) score a 4 or 5 on an AP language exam or similar exam. Each student must take the language placement test by October 1 of his or her first full year at Elon. Students are allowed two tries; the higher score is counted. That score stands and may not be repeated by later testing. Consideration for Phi Beta Kappa membership requires the completion of a 222-level world language course or placement beyond that level.
Studies in the Arts and Sciences
Students must fulfill the requirements in each of the following categories.
Transfer students with at least 18 s.h. of transfer credit must complete 32 hours total in Studies in the Arts & Sciences, but may have as few as 7 hours in one or more of the four Studies in the Arts & Sciences areas.
Expression (8 s.h.) __MUS 111, MUS 113__ __________________
Eight hours chosen from at least two of the following: literature (in English or world languages), philosophy, and fine arts (art, dance, music, music theatre, and theatre). At least one course must be literature.
Civilization (8 s.h.)_______________ __________________
Eight hours chosen from at least two of the following: history, world languages, art history and religious studies.
Society (8 s.h.) __________________ __________________
Eight hours chosen from at least two of the following: economics, geography, human service studies, political science, psychology, sociology/anthropology, and PHS 201 or PHS 202.
Science/Analysis (Lab:___) (8 s.h.) __________________ __________________
Eight hours chosen from one or more of the following: mathematics/statistics, science, and computer science. At least one course must be a physical or biological laboratory science.
Advanced Studies (8 s.h.) __________________ __________________
Eight hours of 300-400 level coursework outside the major field and chosen from areas under Studies in the Arts and Sciences.
COR Interdisciplinary Capstone Seminar (4 s.h.) __________________
300-400 level COR course; requires junior/senior status.
Society (8 s.h.) __ECO 111__ __________
Eight hours chosen from at least two of the following: economics, geography, human service studies, political science, psychology, & sociology/anthropology, and public health studies 201 or 202.