Music Technology (MMus)
The MTech program is for students who want to advance their studies in the recording arts, electronic and computer music and intermedia art forms.
Designed for creators, this project-based program includes core courses in music perception and cognition and computational analysis of musical signals. It’s also a gateway to specialized research at the PhD level, such as UVic’s individual Interdisciplinary Program.
| Expected length | Project or thesis | Course-based |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | Yes | No |
Quick facts
- Program options:
- Master's
- Study options:
- Full-time study
- Program delivery:
- On-campus
- Dynamic learning:
- Co-op optional
Outcomes
Students in this program will:
- develop comprehensive research skills and the ability to effectively communicate about music
- manage large-scale creative projects efficiently and effectively
- acquire advanced skills in the areas of sound recording and electronic and computer music
- gain practical experience applying theory and concepts from audio perception, cognition and audio analysis to music technology-based applications
Find a supervisor
All graduate students in this program must have a faculty member who serves as their academic supervisor. When you apply:
- you must list a potential supervisor on your application
- this faculty member must agree to be your supervisor and recommend your admission
To find a supervisor, review the faculty contacts. When you've found a faculty member whose research complements your own, contact them by email.
Ann Elliott-Goldschmid
Associate Professor Violin, String Chamber Music, Strings Mentoring
Bruce Vogt
Professor Piano, History of Keyboard Music, 19th-Century Performance Practices
Kirk McNally
Associate Professor Recording Techniques, Music Technology, Sound Recording
Pamela Highbaugh Aloni
Associate Professor Cello, String Chamber Music, Strings Mentoring
Pamela Highbaugh Aloni
Associate Professor Cello, String Chamber Music, Strings Mentoring
Patrick Boyle
Associate Professor Jazz Orchestra, Jazz Studies, Theory, Musicology, Business of Music
W. Andrew Schloss
Professor Electronic & Computer Music, Acoustics, Ethnomusicology
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Faculties & departments
Need help?
Contact Linda Sheldon at musi@uvic.ca or 250-721-7902.