Music Production and Recording Arts B.S.
Chair: Associate Professor Hogan
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 - Students placing into MUS 1300 will complete the following: 13 sh
Music Core - Students placing into MUS 1310/1315 will complete the following: 13 sh
Choose one course from the following: 4 sh
| MUS3440 | World Music | 4 sh |
| MUS3402 | Classic and Romantic Music | 4 sh |
| MUS3400 | Music History for the Liberal Arts Student | 4 sh |
| MUS3420 | History of Jazz | 4 sh |
| MUS3403 | 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
| PHY1050 | The Physics of Sound | 4 sh |
| MUS1825 | Introduction to Music Production | 4 sh |
| MUS2845 | Music Industry and Entrepreneurship | 4 sh |
| MUS2855 | Studio Techniques I | 4 sh |
| MUS3865 | Audio and Music Post-Production | 4 sh |
| MUS4970 | Senior Seminar | 2 sh |
Choose a Concentration
Recording Arts
Required courses: 12 sh
| MUS3885 | Live Sound Production and Recording | 4 sh |
| MUS3855 | Studio Techniques II | 4 sh |
| MUS4985 | Music Industry Internship | 1-4 sh |
Choose one course from the following: 4 sh
Music Production
Required courses: 12 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: 62