Music - New Media Composition

We hear original music content everywhere via video games, films, television shows, or online media. students interested in creating original music composition content for new media such as these should major in new media composition. students take classes from faculty of both the school of music and the creative technologies program. they will have the opportunity to have original compositions for acoustic instruments read by large ensembles such as the illinois state university symphony orchestra, illinois state university wind symphony, and the illinois state university choral ensembles. in addition, they will take courses from creative technologies faculty on the latest technology topics in sound editing, sound design, and virtual reality programming. new media composition students are able to receive readings and performances by world-class guest artists and student ensembles and work with creative technologies faculty on cutting edge technology projects in sound design, virtual reality environment design, and multi-media composition.

Our faculty helps graduates with introductions and recommendations to educational institutions and employers,our program develops practical knowledge and conceptual foundations for work,many graduates choose typical career paths associated with this major. however, some graduates choose unrelated careers that utilize skills and experiences developed during their years in college.

• Type: Mandatory

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Education teaching private lessons employers day care centers elementary and secondary schools private schools recreation centers colleges and universities conservatories studios self-employed strategies acquire teaching certificate for public school teaching. gain experience working with children through volunteer or part-time work experiences. graduate degree required to teach in higher education. specialize in an area such as music, music theory, composition, music history, etc. performance skill on one instrument or voice required. develop business relationships with schools and/or music stores to increase client base. performance instrumental vocal employers armed forces bands and orchestras symphony orchestras small ensembles rock or jazz groups dance bands concert soloist clubs and restaurants church choirs community choral groups opera chorus or soloist musical theaters ballet productions recording industry radio, television, and motion picture industries

Work while you study

First-year students can only work on campus, and only under certain conditions. In the second year, students can work in practical, curricular or elective jobs. Students may be allowed to consider other types of employment, depending on their circumstances.

Partnerships

Most universities in United States have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. Illinois State University has partnerships with the following companies: