Related Careers
The following careers are directly or indirectly related to the study of this major. Click the job title to learn more about it. To search for more career options, visit OnetOnline.org.
Audio Engineering and Sound Production
Applicants will be accepted for Fall admission only. Although audition as a music major is not required, other requirements for admission, academic regulations, and academic standing for the Jacobs School of Music apply to students in the audio department
To find out more about the majors offered in the music school, see the Areas of Study webpage on the Jacob School of Music website.
Use the following guidelines to begin to think about your options for your first enrollment, in preparation for a fall audition.
Bloomington General Education Curriculum Common Ground courses (the Foundations requirements of English Composition and Mathematical Modeling are strongly encouraged.)
Music Theory: Music theory course selections should match your background. Take the Music Fundamentals Online (MFO) assessment.
Concentration: Choose a course from cinema and media production, game design, business, informatics and computing, arts administration, or music (performance study, composition, scoring for visual media, or electronic music).
‘PLAN B’ courses: Alternative academic plans in case you are not admitted to the School.
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Academic information
University Division's Explore Programs tool is the place to go for academic information about any IUB major, minor, or certificate.
Open in Explore Programs- Audio and Video Equipment Technicians
- Sound Engineering Technicians
- Audio-Visual and Multimedia Collections Specialists
- Broadcast Technicians
- Computer Operators
- Computer User Support Specialists
- Desktop Publishers
- Directors- Stage, Motion Pictures, Television, and Radio
- Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers and Repairers
- Film and Video Editors
- Prepress Technicians and Workers
- Technical Directors/Managers
Career Interests
John Holland developed a theoretical framework consisting of six general themes that describe broad areas interest relating to self and the working world. If you are interested in discovering your career interests, visit our Learn more about yourself page to learn about the Strong Interest Inventory.
This major consists of the following themes:
- Realistic
- Artistic
- Enterprising
Related Skills
Below is a sampling of skills related to this major mapped from the Skillscan Driver Assessment. The SkillScan assessment provides a simple 3-step process to help you learn about your strengths and weaknesses, the skills you enjoy and want to use in a career and those skills needing development. Consider taking the SkillScan assessment to better understand your skills as it relates to majors at IU.
Analytical
- Solve Problems
- Analyze
- Evaluate
Physical or Technical
- Observe
- Operate Equipment
- Inspect or Test
Relationship Skills
- Collaborate
- Serve Clients and Customers
Communication
- Listen
- Consult
- Speak or Interact
Management or Leadership
- Organize or Plan
- Coordinate
Creative
- Synthesize or Integrate
- Demonstrate Foresight
Student Organizations
Sample Resume
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Career Guides
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