The Interdisciplinary Studies in Music and Technology is part of the Master’s Program in the Music Department at NTNU and offers instruction in English through the GPE (Graduate Program in English). Here is the goal and mission of this program:
In the diverse forms of performing arts such as dance, theater, music, visual arts, film, new media, etc., as well as emerging art forms, interdisciplinary collaboration has become the norm. Meanwhile, in almost all performing arts, MUSIC is ubiquitous. This may stem from its auditory nature, allowing for abstract perceptual experiences that can cleverly integrate with other art forms.
In a concert, music naturally takes center stage. However, when music is to collaborate with other art forms, how much can it still “lead,” rather than merely serving as an accompanying background? Or can music “lead” in such interdisciplinary collaborations? In today’s society and cultural environment, where interdisciplinary and hybridization are commonplace, young music students should pay attention to these issues.
In the autumn of 2022, the Music Department at NTNU officially established the Master’s program “Interdisciplinary Studies in Music and Technology,” aimed at cultivating interdisciplinary-integration artists starting from music. During the course of study, starting from conceptual planning and production, students will engage in numerous collaborative projects involving music and other performing arts or various presentation forms, as well as the application of technological tools and hardware/software. Together, they will engage in interdisciplinary collaboration from speculation to conceptualization, from observation to cooperation, and from planning to execution.
As a comprehensive university, NTNU boasts rich talents and resources across disciplines, from music to computer science, design, fine arts, literature, education, foreign languages and more, making it an ideal starting point for interdisciplinary integration.
