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INTEGRATED NEW MEDIA STUDIES 463
Credit, Residence, and Time Limit
Students must earn a minimum of 22 credit hours,
excluding major ensemble, and have at least one
regular semester or two summer sessions in residence.
Students must complete the diploma requirements
within four regular semesters. Summer sessions do not
count toward the time limit.
THE ARTIST DIPLOMA
The Artist Diploma Program is the most advanced
nondegree track, and provides focused studies for artists
in the preprofessional stages of their careers. The Artist
Diploma in performance exists for the few highly gifted
and experienced performing musicians at the postbachelor’s
or post-master’s level who wish to pursue
focused studies in their major field leading to specific
professional goals. With an emphasis on repertoire,
the diploma program is designed to develop both the
artistry and professionalism in performers who possess
the ability and determination to realize their talent in the
contemporary world.
Qualification to enter the diploma program is predicated
principally on the level and quality of performance
and/or achievement, rather than the attainment of
specific academic credentials. The performance level of
applicants must be equivalent to acceptance into a major
international competition. The Artist Diploma is a twoyear
program. Artists in the program must be invited to
continue their studies into the second year.
PREREQUISITES
• Bachelor’s degree or its demonstrated equivalent.
• Voice majors must demonstrate knowledge of
French, German, and Italian grammar equivalent to
the bachelor’s requirement of two semesters in each
language. Students having less than two semesters
with a grade of C or higher in each of these languages
must pass proficiency examinations or take the
prescribed language courses.
Regardless of previous training, voice students must
pass a diction proficiency examination in each language.
LANGUAGE STUDY
Students whose native language is not English must
pass the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
examination with a score of 510 or higher and register for
any deficiency courses prescribed by the area coordinator
for graduate studies.
ADMISSION
On the basis of auditions and dossier, applicants must
be accepted by the appropriate faculty committee and by
the studio teacher.
CURRICULUM
Applied Music
Four semesters of studio study; a minimum of 12
credit hours must be earned.
Four artist diploma recitals (1 cr. each) (with the
approval of the faculty, voice majors may substitute
one substantial operatic role for one of these recitals).
Instrumentalists must present three solo recitals and
one chamber music recital.
Two semesters of MUS-F550 Chamber Music (1 cr.
each) required for instrumentalists only.
Music Theory and Music History
Students must demonstrate proficiency in music
theory equivalent to diatonic and chromatic harmony;
and in music history equivalent to courses covering
the music history of the common practice period.
Keyboard Proficiency
All students must pass the keyboard proficiency
examination, as specified for their applied area.
Electives
Music courses at the 300- or 400-level (6 cr.). Courses
in music history, theory, literature, pedagogy, or
composition are recommended, with permission from
the advisor.
Ensemble
MUS-X 003 Graduate Music Ensemble (0 cr.)
(required each semester for both
instrumentalists and singers)
Credit, Residence, and Time Limit
Students must earn a minimum of 24 credit hours,
excluding major ensemble, and have at least two regular
semesters or four summer sessions in residence. Students
must complete the diploma requirements within four
regular semesters. Summer sessions do not count toward
the time limit.
INTEGRATED NEW MEDIA STUDIES
Professors: Ackoff, Lasater, Meyer
Lecturer: Mociulski
Program Director, Graphic Design: Ackoff
Area Coordinator: Lasater
Integrated New Media Studies (INMS) offers students a
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) degree that combines art,
design, and communication with contemporary digital
and computer technologies. The core curriculum is
built on a solid grounding in graphic design, video and
motion media, interactive multimedia and web design,
and music/sound production. Students may select from
three degree offerings: