Bachelor of Science, Computer Science + Music

Talent Requirements for Application

1. Personal Statement: Applicants must submit an essay or personal statement (approximately 300-500 words) that includes a summary of academic achievements in music, computer science, and/or related areas, a description of interests and experiences relevant to the degree program, significant accomplishments, and career goals.
2. Portfolio: Applicants must submit an online portfolio that demonstrates their experience and readiness for the CS + Music degree. The portfolio should be viewed as an opportunity to provide a greater sense of depth beyond grades and test scores, by documenting the applicant’s unique strengths, demonstrating potential for continued growth and success, and showcasing activities, interests, and accomplishments relevant to the CS + Music program. While there is no “typical” portfolio, most portfolios contain approximately 3-5 items. Portfolio items may include (but are not limited to) music compositions, recordings, performance videos, websites, games or apps you’ve developed, code project repositories, etc.
   • Important Guidelines for Portfolio Submission
     • Your portfolio submission must be a single text document (in doc or pdf format) that contains descriptive information for each portfolio item, along with one or more links to external sites (such as a Google Drive) where the materials themselves are hosted. If possible, all materials should be viewable/playable in a web browser without requiring a file download.
     • If your application includes code-based projects, you may link to the code repository directly (e.g., a GitHub project), but the applicant is strongly encouraged to also provide links to a short video or series of image files that showcase the project in action.
3. Interview: Interview by invitation only.

About Bachelor of Science, Computer Science & Music

This degree will prepare students for advanced study at the graduate level for many existing programs on music and audio technology, as well as equip them with the proper skills to successfully join and lead a vibrant workforce community centered around the creation and distribution of entertainment media through constantly evolving technological platforms. The CS + Music curriculum provides a broad knowledge of the theory, design, and application of computer systems integrated with the theory, history, and application of music. The curriculum is formed around courses in music, mathematics, science, and computation. Strong math and science skills are strongly recommended for student success in this program.

Prospective Students are welcome to visit the CS+Music Discord server to connect with current students and ask questions about the program.