The rapid transformation of the music and media industries has generated increasing demand for musicians who can operate effectively across artistic and technological domains. Traditional conservatoire-style curricula, with their emphasis on performance and theory, often fail to address these interdisciplinary competencies. Drawing on constructivist and experiential learning theories, this study situates curriculum reform within broader debates on integrating music and technology to cultivate hybrid artist-technicians for contemporary creative economies.The central aim of this initiative is to design and implement an integrated curriculum for recording arts students that bridges music education, technology, and industry practice. Situated at Qingdao Film Academy, the reform seeks to equip students with interdisciplinary knowledge and adaptive skills needed to thrive in evolving media environments. It focuses on developing a coherent curricular structure that aligns artistic training with technological proficiency and real-world professional expectations.Action research provides the methodological framework for iterative curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation. Data sources include classroom observations, student portfolios, and teacher reflections. This participatory and reflective approach involves both faculty and students in identifying challenges, redesigning modules, and refining teaching strategies, ensuring continuous feedback and triangulation of evidence.The reform centers on a “curriculum group” model that integrates foundational music courses, applied music technology, and industry-oriented modules into a flexible, practice-driven structure. Findings reveal significant improvements in students’ technical competence, creativity, and professional adaptability. Secondary outcomes include enhanced interdisciplinary faculty collaboration and stronger institutional alignment with industry demands.The study highlights key challenges, particularly in balancing artistic depth with technical breadth. It proposes sustainable strategies such as modular flexibility, cross-departmental collaboration, and embedded industry practices to address these tensions. These findings offer broader implications for music education policy and practice, demonstrating how integrated curricular models can better prepare students for dynamic creative and media ecosystems.