<p>Compmom,</p>
<p>I think your original idea has a lot of value. It might help someone down the line if we start to develop some shared language around these topics. For simplicity’s sake it might be easiest by teasing out the various potential career paths presented by different types of programs that involve music + technology. I am sure many things are missing but here is a start:</p>
<p>Sound/Recording Engineer
Sound Designer
Sound Artist
Electrical Engineer with focus on music/sound
Acoustical Engineer
Software Designer
Product Design/Engineering with focus on music/sound/instruments/electronics
Composer: Fine arts with emphasis on electronic/computer music
Composer: Scoring for intermedia and interactive
Popular Electronic Music Composer/Creator/Arranger
Popular Electronic music performer/producer</p>