Master of Science in Recording Arts

Recording Arts is a field that deals with all aspects of recorded music and sound including mixing, mastering, production, sequencing, calibration, live sound reinforcement, and post-production. CU Denver Recording Art students refine skills in sound recording, aesthetics, multi-track recording, digital signal processing, automated mixing, synchronization, stereo imaging and monitoring, mastering and post-production. Recording Arts at CU Denver recognizes the need for pedagogical, industry-oriented, and research-based degrees. The CU Denver graduate level program takes into account of the student's own interests and prepares them the best to meet their career goals. Pedagogy is synonymous with teaching, and this program specifically includes a survey of available resources for audio education. The curriculum offers an interdisciplinary approach including physics, acoustics, audio engineering, music, broadcast, medicine, psychology, multimedia, theatre, and film/video. The Recording Arts masters emphasizes music technology innovation, design, and new methods and materials development.
This graduate degree is designed to:
Help audio professionals advance their careers, Help to prepare music educators of the future, Help to prepare music researchers for the future, Prepare students for careers in audio applications for the fields of mass communications, education, arts, and the entertainment industries.

Applicants must submit transcripts from each college or university attended.
The essay should summarize the educational and professional history of the applicant relative to a career in the audio/music industry, and should include:
Complete name and contact information
Educational background
Career objective
Anticipated dates of attendance
Essay must be typed and in English. Preferred length of essay is 3-5 pages.
Students are required to submit a resume as it relates to the field of study. The resume must include educational background, work experience, and relevant skills. Students are also welcome to include any published works, scholarly/creative work, exhibitions, awards, or other relevant achievements.
Letters of recommendation are required from three reference providers that can attest to the applicant's academic and/or professional accomplishments.
The portfolio should represent an applicant's accomplishments in audio production.
Applicants should submit documentation describing their role on projects they've completed (ex: artist/performer, engineer, producer, arranger, foley, ADR, etc.). It is helpful for the committee to see examples of production and engineering skills you may possess. Such as MIDI production or video post-production.

TOEFL iBT :- 79 with Reading - 8, Listening - 7, Speaking - 18, Writing - 16
IELTS:- 6.5 with Reading, Listening, Speaking, Writing - 5.5