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The
Technology in Music and Related Arts (TIMARA) Department
Gary Lee Nelson, Professor of Electronic and Computer Music; Chair Tom Lopez, Assistant Professor of Computer Music and Digital Arts Michael Schulze, Director of Conservatory Audio Services John Talbert, Lecturer in Analog-Digital Circuit Design Major Study: Technology in Music and Related Arts
Non-Course Requirements Committee Examinations:8
Performance Requirement:
1 This requirement is intended to give TIMARA majors experience in private study at their level of performance proficiency. Studies may be undertaken in any performance medium offered by the Conservatory. 2 The ensemble requirement may be satisfied by membership in Conservatory ensembles and credit-bearing ExCo ensembles. Other ensembles may be counted with the approval of the division. 3 TECH 330 (Studio Recording) may be taken once in place of TECH 350. 4 MHST 101 may be waived by placement examination when the student enters Oberlin. 5 Any 200-level Music History or Ethnomusicology course is appropriate. 6 Students are urged to strive for balance in the choice of arts electives, and are encouraged to take practical and theoretical courses in other Arts Departments at Oberlin. This option allows students to pursue in depth an interest in another art form. 7 Music electives may be chosen from any department in the Conservatory. Students for whom it is appropriate are encouraged to take upper-division courses in Music Theory or Music History. Any 200- or 300-level Theory course is appropriate. Choices of electives should be arrived at in close consultation with the student's advisor. 8 At the end of the second and fourth semesters of enrollment, the TIMARA department will review the progress of each student toward completion of the major. The faculty will consider the following areas: class performance and productivity; the quality of work as evidenced in public concerts; and appropriate progress within the curriculum. If the faculty determines that a student is not making appropriate or adequate progress in the curriculum, the student will be asked to submit a portfolio of work and to meet with members of the department. If the department determines in either of the two evaluations that a student is not making appropriate progress within the major, the student may be asked to leave the TIMARA program. 9 Four public appearances are required by the end of the sophomore year. At least one performance is required in the freshman year. These appearances may take place on one of the regular TIMARA of Contemporary Music Division student concerts or at other appropriate venues approved by two members of the TIMARA faculty. 10 Work included in the junior or senior recital must be approved by two members of the TIMARA faculty 30 days in advance of the recital date. Junior and senior recitals may not be given in the same academic year, other than in exceptional cases. Aims. The major in Technology in Music and Related Arts is intended for those students who desire a career where traditional musical skills and understanding are combined with the exploration of the very latest techniques for musical expression. It is expected that students who qualify for this major will demonstrate musical proficiency comparable to that shown by applicants in other areas such as performance and composition. The major prepares a student for specialized graduate study in computer music, digital media and new performance. For those who go directly into professional life this major offers a structured course of study that stresses the application of technology as a special resource in composition, new media, and performance. Admission to the Major. Admission to the major is based on a personal interview and on materials submitted to the TIMARA faculty. These materials may consist of audio and/or video tapes, interactive media, or scores of original works and performances using technological media. Research papers and other evidence of preparation may also be submitted. Students with performance skills on traditional instruments or voice will be expected to demonstrate these skills during the interview. Major Status. Sophomore Major Status is attained upon completion of six credits in the studio core (TECH 200, 201), two appearances on a TIMARA student recital, and completion of the First Major Committee. Junior Major Status is attained upon completion of the studio core (TECH 210, 211), two additional appearances on a TIMARA student recital, and completion of the Second Major Committee. Senior Major Status is attained following completion of twelve additional hours in TIMARA courses, the TIMARA Junior Seminar, and the Junior Recital or Project. Technology in Music and Related Arts as a Second Major. Students admitted to other degree programs in the Conservatory may elect Technology in Music and Related Arts as a second major. Requirements are the same as those outlined above for the primary major in Technology in Music and Related Arts. Although there is a significant overlap in Music Theory and Music History requirements and in non-course requirements with other departments, it may not be possible to complete a double-major program in four years. Students contemplating such a plan should consult an advisor at the earliest possible time. Music Theory and Aural Skills Requirement. Students are expected to register for Music Theory and Aural Skills courses each semester until they have completed the requirements. Part or all of these requirements may be waived by placement examination when the student enters Oberlin. Music Theory I-IV and Aural Skills I-IV must be taken concurrently, e.g., a student will register for Music Theory I (MUTH 130 or 131) and Aural Skills I in the same semester. Under certain circumstances, with the permission of the appropriate division director and the Music Theory division director, students will be allowed to take Aural Skills IV and Music Theory IV separately. A student's aural skills requirement must be completed before the senior recital can be scheduled. Double-degree students will resolve any conflicts with these expectations in consultation with their advisors. Electives. A student should select electives based on the following: a minimum of 76 hours of Conservatory course work is required; a minimum of 24 hours of liberal arts is required. The Junior Recital or Project. In the junior year the major will make a public presentation of work. This may take the form of a 30-minute recital of original works, a lecture/demonstration on a topic from the field, or some other form approved by two members of the TIMARA faculty. The Senior Recital or Project. The culmination of the student's work for the major will be the presentation of a senior recital of original works, a performance using technological media, or a senior thesis. The student will present a proposal for this project to the TIMARA faculty at the beginning of the Senior year. Expository Writing Proficiency. Students with an SAT verbal score below 580 or an ACT score below 24, or a TOEFL score below 600 must complete one course chosen from the RHET 111-119 series. |
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