Minor
About Music Technology (Minor Only) at CSUSB
The Music Technology minor at Cal State San Bernardino provides students with a strong foundation in music theory, electronic music production, and sound recording, while offering opportunities to specialize in advanced topics such as synthesis, live sound reinforcement, sound design, and scoring for media like film, television, and video games.
This interdisciplinary program blends artistic creativity with technical skills, preparing students to work confidently with digital audio tools and contemporary musical technologies.
Open to students from any major, the minor is especially valuable for those interested in music, multimedia, film, gaming, communication, or any field where sound and technology intersect.
It enhances both artistic expression and technical fluency, making it a strong complement to other creative or media-related coursework.
Careers in Music Technology (Minor Only)
The Music Technology minor equips students with practical skills that are valuable in a variety of creative and technical professions. Graduates are prepared to contribute to projects that require a combination of musical sensitivity and technical proficiency.
Career pathways include:
- Audio engineer or recording technician
- Electronic music producer and sound designer
- Composer for film, television, games, and other media
- Live sound and event audio specialist
- Multimedia content creator with audio expertise
- Music technologist in studios, production houses, and creative agencies
- Audio post-production specialist
- Technical roles in entertainment, broadcasting, and interactive media
These skills are valuable across the entertainment industry, digital media, marketing, and beyond.
Meet Professor Stacey Fraser, DMA
Opportunities for Students
Students in the Music Technology minor benefit from hands-on learning and collaboration with peers and faculty in CSUSB’s Music Department:
- Foundational study in music theory to support technical mastery and musical understanding
- Core coursework in electronic music production and sound recording using industry-standard tools and workflows
- Advanced electives in topics such as:
- Electronic and electroacoustic composition
- Real-time multimedia systems
- Music for video games
- Composition for film and television
- Film soundtrack recording
- Electronic dance music production
- Advanced studio and recording techniques
- Collaborative projects that connect music technology with film, digital media, and interactive storytelling
- Access to faculty mentorship from instructors experienced in both artistic and technical aspects of music and sound
- Opportunities to build a professional audio portfolio through creative coursework and production assignments
These experiences help students develop both creative vision and technical expertise, preparing them for careers in music and beyond.