Master of Arts - Music Scoring and Composition

The MA in Music Scoring & Composition provides students with focused training in music composition and production workflows, digital audio workstations, virtual instruments, and industry standard practices in music scoring for visual media. Building on a foundation of musicianship, students will learn contemporary scoring techniques which provide the necessary skills for success in a changing music industry. Emphasis is placed on creating emotion through music, MIDI orchestration and synchronization with visual media.

Graduate students will meet the following student performance criteria:

Music Composition

• Demonstrate an understanding of advanced concepts in the language of music: harmony, melody, and rhythm
• Orchestrate and arrange music at a professional level
• Write or edit music for different visual environments (such as film, television, animation, games, multimedia, and commercials) at a professional level

Production Skills and Technical Knowledge

• Demonstrate proficiency with software related to contemporary sound production techniques

Professional Readiness

• Think critically and demonstrate flexibility in creating or editing music for client needs
• Complete a final project which reflects professional goals

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