The Bachelor of Arts in Composition and Music Technology at Rutgers University - Camden empowers you to become a versatile creator in today's diverse musical landscape. This program is ideal for aspiring composers and producers who wish to explore traditional concert music, electroacoustic compositions, and music for digital media like film and games. You will develop essential skills in composition, performance, and production, focusing on both acoustic instrumentation and cutting-edge music technology. This degree fosters creativity and personal expression, preparing you to innovate within the dynamic fields of music creation and audio engineering.
Throughout this four-year, full-time, on-campus program, you will engage in hands-on learning through student-driven creative projects, performance with technology, and audio engineering. Your studies will encompass core musicianship, music theory, and music history, alongside specialized electives in areas such as sound and image, introduction to composition, and music and computers. You will culminate your studies with a capstone project, applying your accumulated knowledge and technical skills. Graduates are prepared for careers in music production, composition, recording, audio post-production, and various roles within the broader audio and music industries.