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Thomas Schultz is an Adjunct Professor in the Music, Film & Creative Enterprise department at the University of St. Thomas, affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences. He teaches courses on film studies, world cinema, and digital music production, emphasizing technical and aesthetic analysis, cultural diversity, and creative composition.
Education:
- Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Comparative Literature and German Literature from Cornell University.
- Master of Music (MM) in Theory and Composition from New York University.
Research & Interests: His expertise includes music theory, film scoring for digital media, global cinematic traditions, opera history, and the intersection of psychoanalysis and uncanny theories in art. He actively integrates interdisciplinary approaches to explore how film and music reflect societal power structures and cultural identities.
Teaching in Fall 2025:
- FILM 200-05: Introduction to Film Studies (Online, 4 credits)
- FILM 300-03/07: World Cinema (Online, 4 credits each)
- MUSP 110-07/08, 210-03: Digital Music Lessons and Composition for Film (various credit hours)
Advising & Grants: No formal advisees or grant details are listed. His teaching focuses on studio-based learning, where students apply professional recording techniques to original compositions using MIDI controllers (guitar, keyboard, drum-machine pads).
Labs & Teams: He utilizes University of St. Thomas’ computerized recording studios for hands-on instruction in Hard-Disk Recording, MIDI-Sequencing, and related technologies. Courses emphasize practical skills like multi-tracking, automation, and music notation.
