Advanced work in studio repair and maintenance focusing on digital equipment. Students will develop practical skills tracing schematics, using test equipment, and replacing components as required daily in the studio environment.
Music Technology (Undergraduate)
3 credits – 15 Weeks
MPATE-UE 1009-000 (15183)01/21/2025 – 05/06/2025 Wed6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Evening)at Washington SquareInstructed by Glanz, Jake
This course focuses on three important areas in music technology: spatialization, computer aided composition, analysis & synthesis techniques. In each area, concepts & implementations will be explored in a variety of artistic & technological contexts. Students will work with the latest technologies including IRCAM Tools, Spat plugin, Max Bach library, Ambisonics, & Wave Field Synthesis. The course includes a 3-hour weekly lecture, 3-hour studio lab, & workshops at IRCAM. This course is taught in collaboration with IRCAM in Paris, one of the world leading institutions in computer music and acoustics.
Music Technology (Undergraduate)
6 credits – 14 Weeks
MPATE-UE 9055-000 (2385)at NYU Paris (Global)Instructed by
A continuation of MPATE-UE 1010. This is an advanced & detailed study of the audio-visual production & post-production process including digital recording techniques, with special emphasis on synchronization & the interfacing of SMPTE time code. Sound design, advanced Foley topics, * creative workflow in audio post production will also be discussed.
Music Technology (Undergraduate)
3 credits – 15 Weeks
MPATE-UE 1225-000 (13651)01/21/2025 – 05/06/2025 Tue6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Evening)at Washington SquareInstructed by Shafter, Spencer
MPATE-UE 1225-000 (13652)01/21/2025 – 05/06/2025 Thu6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Evening)at Washington SquareInstructed by Shafter, Spencer
Music is universal to all human cultures. This course will explore fundamental concepts of the psychological, emotional, and cognitive effects of music and what factors in the human body and brain are involved in producing them, with particular emphasis on cross-cultural study. Students will learn beginning methods of computational feature extraction and machine learning to explore simple artificial intelligence models that build on and articulate the conceptual frameworks of music and cognition introduced in the initial phase of the class.
Music Technology (Undergraduate)
4 credits – 15 Weeks
MPATE-UE 1113-000 (15215)01/21/2025 – 05/06/2025 Mon,Wed9:00 AM – 10:00 AM (Morning)at Washington SquareInstructed by Farbood, Morwaread
MPATE-UE 1113-000 (15216)01/21/2025 – 05/06/2025 Wed8:00 AM – 9:00 AM (Morning)at Washington SquareInstructed by Vander Wilt, Dirk
MPATE-UE 1113-000 (15217)01/21/2025 – 05/06/2025 Wed11:00 AM – 12:00 AM (Morning)at Washington SquareInstructed by Vander Wilt, Dirk
Multichannel Media Installation & Performance is a course designed for composers & artists who want to work in a performance or installation context with immersive sound & image technology. The course focuses on software & hardware workflows for the creative applications of multi-channel sound & immersive video for the creation of fixed, generative, reactive, performance-based, & interactive systems that can be experienced in a gallery context or a live performance. Students will develop a semester-length project to use scale & immersion to creative effect. The course will feature regular creative critique as well as an overview of relevant interaction design strategies for creating interactive spaces using sensors & cameras.
Music Technology (Undergraduate)
3 credits – 15 Weeks
MPATE-UE 1633-000 (13705)01/21/2025 – 05/06/2025 Tue11:00 AM – 12:00 AM (Morning)at Washington SquareInstructed by Ostrowski, Matthew
Hands-on studio course with an emphasis on ear training to increase understanding of different technical & artistic practices in the recording studio. Students will explore use of microphone placement techniques, balancing natural & artificial acoustics as well as dynamic audio effects & filters.
Music Technology (Undergraduate)
4 credits – 15 Weeks
MPATE-UE 1006-000 (15182)01/21/2025 – 05/06/2025 Fri11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Morning)at Washington SquareInstructed by O’Reilly, Michael
This course explores the art and craft of mixing records, with special attention to “mixing in the box” (via a digital audio workstation). Focus on methodology and technique, with particular emphasis on establishing balances, using such tools as compression and automation to enhance dynamics and develop unique coloration. Examines intersection of technology, budgets, and the marketplace. Students execute their own mixes, with guidance and critique from the instructor. Basic level of DAW proficiency required.
Music Technology (Undergraduate)
3 credits – 14 Weeks
MPATE-UE 1135-000 (13050)09/03/2024 – 12/12/2024 Thu12:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Early afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Killen, Kevin
MPATE-UE 1135-000 (13051)09/03/2024 – 12/12/2024 Thu3:00 PM – 5:00 PM (Late afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Killen, Kevin
An introduction to MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) with an emphasis on sequencing, production and arranging techniques. Open to students without previous experience in music technology.
Music Technology (Undergraduate)
3 credits – 15 Weeks
MPATE-UE 1810-000 (15192)01/21/2025 – 05/06/2025 Wed2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Early afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Phillips, Andrew
This is a multidisciplinary course in which students with previous experience with analog and digital electronics create a novel hardware–based electronic musical instrument, controller, effects unit, or other device related to their interests in music and audio. Student projects may be analog, digital, or a hybrid, and should be unique in some way from devices currently in the commercial marketplace. Students present their designs and functioning physical prototypes with the class as they evolve throughout the semester for feedback.
Music Technology (Undergraduate)
3 credits – 14 Weeks
MPATE-UE 1017-000 (13044)09/03/2024 – 12/12/2024 Fri11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Morning)at Washington SquareInstructed by Litt, Steven
MPATE-UE 1017-000 (13045)09/03/2024 – 12/12/2024 Thu2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Early afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Litt, Steven
A critical listening study of acoustic music recordings that develops the student’s ability to define and evaluate aesthetic elements of recorded music. Students explore recorded music attributes including dynamic range, stereo imaging, perceived room acoustics, the use of reverb and equalization, naturalness, and the listening perspectives.
Music Technology (Undergraduate)
2 credits – 15 Weeks
MPATE-UE 1227-000 (13653)01/21/2025 – 05/06/2025 Wed6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Evening)at Washington SquareInstructed by Wojcik, Leszek
A general introduction to the fundamental concepts of music technology, including: MIDI and sequencing, the basics of digital audio, sound recording, mixing and sound synthesis,. The course will also briefly overview advanced topics and applications in the field.
Music Technology (Undergraduate)
2 credits – 15 Weeks
MPATE-UE 1801-000 (15188)01/21/2025 – 05/06/2025 Thu2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Early afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Mueller, Charles
MPATE-UE 1801-000 (15189)01/21/2025 – 05/06/2025 Thu8:00 AM – 9:00 AM (Morning)at Washington SquareInstructed by Las Heras, Diego
MPATE-UE 1801-000 (15190)01/21/2025 – 05/06/2025 Thu6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Evening)at Washington SquareInstructed by Mueller, Charles
MPATE-UE 1801-000 (15191)01/21/2025 – 05/06/2025 Thu6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Evening)at Washington SquareInstructed by Losada, Juan
Programming for MIDI, C, and other appropriate techniques. Design and implementation of software sequencers, interface drivers, and hardware applications will be the focus.
Music Technology (Undergraduate)
3 credits – 15 Weeks
MPATE-UE 1014-000 (13643)01/21/2025 – 05/06/2025 Wed4:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Late afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Krauss, Briggan
Introduction to the physical aspects of sound, psychoacoustics, basic electricity, principles and practice of magnetic recording and an overview of the recording studio, including an introduction to multi-track recording techniques. Students perform various duties just as they would in a professional recording session with live musicians in the recording studio. Open to students without previous experience in recording technology.
Music Technology (Undergraduate)
3 credits – 15 Weeks
MPATE-UE 1022-000 (15184)01/21/2025 – 05/06/2025 Tue,Thu12:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Early afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Filadelfo, Gary
MPATE-UE 1022-000 (15185)01/21/2025 – 05/06/2025 Fri7:00 PM – 10:00 PM (Evening)at Washington SquareInstructed by Griffin, J Chris
An introduction to maintenance and troubleshooting concepts used in the recording studio. Procedures discussed are those necessary in utilizing sophisticated audio equipment and understanding essential aspects of studio design.
Music Technology (Undergraduate)
2 credits – 14 Weeks
MPATE-UE 1008-000 (10656)09/03/2024 – 12/12/2024 Wed6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Evening)at Washington SquareInstructed by Glanz, Jake
Introduction to the concepts of live concert recording. Microphone selection, characteristics & placement as well as acoustic problems encountered in concert halls will be discussed. Students will have the opportunity to apply the lecture material by recording undergraduate rehearsals & recitals.
Music Technology (Undergraduate)
2 credits – 15 Weeks
MPATE-UE 1011-000 (13641)01/21/2025 – 05/06/2025 Tue11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Morning)at Washington SquareInstructed by Georgieva, Elena
MPATE-UE 1011-000 (13642)01/21/2025 – 05/06/2025 Thu11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Morning)at Washington SquareInstructed by Georgieva, Elena
Principles covered in MPATE-UE1001 & MPATE-UE-1003 are put into practice with additional theory & techniques. Students perform various duties just as they would in a professional recording session. Studio Lab assignments are performed outside of class reinforcing weekly topics.
Music Technology (Undergraduate)
4 credits – 14 Weeks
MPATE-UE 1005-000 (12127)09/03/2024 – 12/12/2024 Fri11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Morning)at Washington SquareInstructed by O’Reilly, Michael
The physical aspects of sound, analog recording technology & studio production techniques are explained & demonstrated. Lecture topics include microphones, stereo recording, analog consoles, multi-track tape recording, equalization, compression, reverberation & mixing. Studio lab assignments are performed outside of class reinforcing weekly lecture topics
Music Technology (Undergraduate)
3 credits – 15 Weeks
MPATE-UE 1001-000 (15180)01/21/2025 – 05/06/2025 Wed4:00 PM – 7:00 PM (Late afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Filadelfo, Gary
Hands-on lab accompanying Digital Electronics. Lab sessions will contain hands-on experience with logic circuits & microcontrollers. The course culminates with a student developed final project.
Music Technology (Undergraduate)
1 credits – 15 Weeks
MPATE-UE 1828-000 (15202)01/21/2025 – 05/06/2025 Thu11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Morning)at Washington SquareInstructed by Litt, Steven
MPATE-UE 1828-000 (15203)01/21/2025 – 05/06/2025 Tue2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Early afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Kleback, Mark
An introduction to Analog Electronic theory including solid-state devices. Ohm’s Law & related measurement techniques will be explored. Students must enroll in a Lab section to apply hands-on experience in basic circuit design & measurement.
Music Technology (Undergraduate)
3 credits – 15 Weeks
MPATE-UE 1817-000 (15193)01/21/2025 – 05/06/2025 Tue2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Early afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Litt, Steven
An introduction to Digital Electronics, including binary systems & logic. Students must enroll in a Lab section to apply hands-on experience in simple computer programming techniques, digital processing applied to music with specific relevance to computer music synthesis & MIDI.
Music Technology (Undergraduate)
3 credits – 15 Weeks
MPATE-UE 1818-000 (15194)01/21/2025 – 05/06/2025 Tue11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Morning)at Washington SquareInstructed by Litt, Steven
Hands-on lab accompanying Analog Electronics. Lab sessions will contain hands-on experience with analog audio circuitry. The course culminates with a student developed final project.
Music Technology (Undergraduate)
1 credits – 15 Weeks
MPATE-UE 1827-000 (15196)01/21/2025 – 05/06/2025 Tue4:00 PM – 7:00 PM (Late afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Litt, Steven
MPATE-UE 1827-000 (15197)01/21/2025 – 05/06/2025 Thu2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Early afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Litt, Steven
MPATE-UE 1827-000 (15198)01/21/2025 – 05/06/2025 Mon4:00 PM – 7:00 PM (Late afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Kleback, Mark
MPATE-UE 1827-000 (15199)01/21/2025 – 05/06/2025 Tue11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Morning)at Washington SquareInstructed by Littel, Carter
MPATE-UE 1827-000 (15200)01/21/2025 – 05/06/2025 Fri2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Early afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Litt, Steven
MPATE-UE 1827-000 (15201)01/21/2025 – 05/06/2025 Fri4:00 PM – 7:00 PM (Late afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Littel, Carter
This course focuses on electronic music synthesizer techniques. Concepts in the synthesis of music, including generation of sound, voltage control, and treatment of sound and tape techniques. Included is a short synopsis of the history and literature of analog electronic music. Students complete laboratory tasks and compositions on vintage synthesizer modules and create one or more final projects that demonstrate(s) the application of these concepts.
Music Technology (Undergraduate)
3 credits – 15 Weeks
MPATE-UE 1037-000 (13648)01/21/2025 – 05/06/2025 Fri11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Morning)at Washington SquareInstructed by Martin, Donald
MPATE-UE 1037-000 (13649)01/21/2025 – 05/06/2025 Fri2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Early afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Martin, Donald
Introduction for teachers, composers, and performers to explore potentials of computer music synthesis. Basic concepts of music synthesis presented through the use of a microcomputer, keyboard, and appropriate software. System may be used as a real-time performance instrument or as a studio composition instrument. Educators may explore potentials for classroom application.
Music Technology (Undergraduate)
3 credits – 15 Weeks
MPATE-UE 1047-000 (15186)01/21/2025 – 05/06/2025 Mon4:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Late afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Martinez, Delia
Analytical and theoretical concepts required grasping the aesthetic development of electronic and computer music compositions. The course emphasizes analysis and historical understanding of techniques of production and compositional ideas.
Music Technology (Undergraduate)
3 credits – 15 Weeks
MPATE-UE 1070-000 (15187)01/21/2025 – 05/06/2025 Tue6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Evening)at Washington SquareInstructed by Losada, Juan
Digital recording technology & production techniques are explained & demonstrated. Lecture topics engage analog to digital conversion, digital to analog conversion, digital signal theory & filter design, digital audio effects & mixing. Studio lab assignments are performed outside of class reinforcing weekly lecture topics.
Music Technology (Undergraduate)
3 credits – 15 Weeks
MPATE-UE 1003-000 (15181)01/21/2025 – 05/06/2025 Mon2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Early afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Valenzuela, Ernesto
Through discussions with guest performers, students study the conceptualization and production of live electronics performance pieces. Individual proposals for several pieces are created, followed by a final live performance project, in which live electronics are an integral part of the concept.
Music Technology (Undergraduate)
2 credits – 15 Weeks
MPATE-UE 1019-000 (13644)01/21/2025 – 05/06/2025 Wed6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Evening)at Washington SquareInstructed by Rolnick, Neil
MPATE-UE 1019-000 (13645)01/21/2025 – 05/06/2025 Thu6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Evening)at Washington SquareInstructed by Naphtali, Dafna
MPATE-UE 1019-000 (13646)01/21/2025 – 05/06/2025 Wed12:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Early afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Naphtali, Dafna
MPATE-UE 1019-000 (13647)01/21/2025 – 05/06/2025 Thu2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Early afternoon)at Washington SquareInstructed by Wiggins, Kacy
For most students joining IMA in Fall 2022 and beyond, there is a new program structure that affects the categorization of courses on this site:
Any class in any IMA major elective category (ie "Art & Design") refers to the IMA program structure previous to those entering in Fall 2022. If you are in the class of 2026 (most entering Fall 2022 or later), any course in an IMA elective category are generic IMA electives in the new structure.
Here is a link to the IMA program structure (class of 2026 and beyond):
https://itp.nyu.edu/ima/curriculum/ima-program-structure-class-of-2026-and-beyond/