Doctor of Philosophy in Performing Arts Technology

With a flexible curriculum, cutting edge facilities, and broad range of faculty expertise, students in the Ph.D. in Performing Arts Technology engage in innovative research and practice in diverse areas of music technology Academic Eligibility: Applicants to the Doctor of Philosophy in Performing Arts Technology must have completed undergraduate and master’s degrees in related fields (e.g., music, music technology, engineering, media arts, computer science) prior to entering the PhD program. There is an exception for current students in the MA in Media Arts, who may apply to the PhD during their first year of study and, if admitted, may complete the second year of the MA concurrently with the first year of the PhD Applicants without a Master’s who are interested in the PhD should apply to the MA in Media Arts. Proficiency Requirements: Students entering the PhD are expected to demonstrate proficiency in at least one text-based computer programming language relevant to the study and practice of music technology, as well as in the theorytechnique of audio digital signal processing and sound synthesis, assessed through a placement examination.