A variety of learning experiences

General Studies Major – Music and Technology, Contemporary (year 2)

Program Details

Length: 2 years (including your core first year)

Total Credits: 68

Intake Terms: Fall

Campus: Tenth Street

Student Loans: This program is eligible for Student Loans - details here

Credential Received

Diploma in Contemporary Music and Technology - General Studies Major

Overview

Program Summary

The Selkirk College Music program has been preparing students for the commercial music and entertainment industry for over 30 years.
A diverse cross-section of musical styles is offered that allows students to explore the best that each genre has to offer, from rock and blues to jazz, folk and world music. Develop your skills in performance, improvisation, songwriting, composition, film scoring, recording and live sound mixing.

Program Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

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Additional Requirements

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Graduation and Promotion

In order to receive your credential in your program you must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.00.

Program Courses

Once you have completed your first year courses you will need to take the following courses for your year two Composition major:

Term 3

CodeTitleCreditsTotal Hours

Required second year courses

CodeTitleCreditsTotal Hours
MUSC100CMusic Forum C

1.00

MUSC252Private Lesson III A - Non Performance Major

0.50

7.5
MUSC258Ensemble III

2.00

30
MUSC264Instrumental Lab III

1.00

15
MUSC274Contemporary Harmony III

2.00

30
MUSC280Ear Training III

2.00

30
MUSC290The Business of Music

2.00

30

Choose THREE of the following elective courses

CodeTitleCreditsTotal Hours

Electives

CodeTitleCreditsTotal Hours
MUSC268Songwriting I

2.00

30
MUSC282Film Scoring I

2.00

30
MUSC288Advanced MIDI Applications I

2.00

30

0ne (1) 100 level general elective

See the UAS table of available courses

Term 4

CodeTitleCreditsTotal Hours

Required second year courses

CodeTitleCreditsTotal Hours
MUSC100DMusic Forum D

1.00

MUSC253Private Lesson IV A

0.50

6
MUSC259Ensemble IV

2.00

30
MUSC265Instrumental Lab IV

1.00

15
MUSC275Contemporary Harmony IV

2.00

30
MUSC281Ear Training IV

2.00

30

Choose THREE of the following elective courses

CodeTitleCreditsTotal Hours

Electives

CodeTitleCreditsTotal Hours
MUSC269Songwriting II

2.00

30
MUSC283Film Scoring II

2.00

30
MUSC289Advanced MIDI Applications II

2.00

30

0ne (1) 100 level general elective

See the UAS table of available courses