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Undergraduate Catalog 2025-26 
    
Undergraduate Catalog 2025-26

Multimedia Arts Technology - Music Major (MATJ)


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The Bachelor of Science in Multimedia Arts Technology is designed to prepare students for career opportunities in audio engineering, multimedia content creation, sound reinforcement, computer programming for multimedia projects, and technology-based performance. Students pursuing this degree receive intensive, hands-on instruction and utilize state-of-the-art equipment and studio spaces to achieve artistic,  technological, and career goals.

Admission procedures for the Multimedia Arts Technology program include:

  1. An application to the University during the initial filing period
  2. An application to the Irving S. Gilmore School of Music including a letter outlining the student’s background, interests, and goals
  3. Attending an Irving S. Gilmore School of Music New Student Admissions Day
  4. Completion of an interview with Multimedia Arts Technology faculty (which includes a short, prepared musical performance on any instrument including electronic devices)
  5. Submission of a portfolio

Visit wmich.edu/music/apply or consult with the School of Music’s Undergraduate Advisor for additional application details.

Prospective or current WMU students may apply to the B.S. MAT major a maximum of two times. Qualified students will be admitted to the program based on the following criteria:

  1. The extent to which their goals are in line with the outcomes of the program
  2. The extent to which their knowledge and background supports achieving these goals
  3. Available space in the program

While not required, students are encouraged to bring their own laptop computers. It is strongly advised that students use a Mac or Windows based PC as opposed to Chromebooks, iPads, or other similar devices.

1. WMU Essential Studies (37 hours)


2. Major Core Music Program (16-18 hours)


Music Theory (3-5 hours)


Music Composition (2 hours minimum)


Music Performance (8 hours) selected from:


All MAT students must register for the following* (minimum of 7 hours):

Applied Music and Ensembles (1 hour)


Applied Music and Ensembles are available to students who can qualify by audition with appropriate applied faculty and/or ensemble director. Select an additional 2 hours from the courses immediately below or the Ensemble Electives:

Ensemble Electives

These courses may be repeated for credit.

3. Major Course Requirements in Multimedia Arts Technology (49 hours)


A minimum 15 hours selected from the following:


Course Substitutions


Subject to approval by the School of Music MAT faculty and undergraduate advisor, additional courses related to arts and technology (not already listed above) may be used to fulfill some MAT requirements on a case-by-case basis.

4. Minor (15 hours minimum)


In the event that the credit hours for the minor requirements established by the department which offers that minor are greater than 15, the students may make an appropriate adjustment in the hours allowed for free electives and propose classes in that minor as course substitutions for major course requirements.

5. Free Electives (0-3 hours)


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