38 Composition degrees found
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38 Composition degrees found
Academy of Art University
Master of Arts (MA) in Music Scoring and Composition
- San Francisco, USA
- Online
MA
Full time
4 semesters
Distance Learning, On-Campus
English
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 changing music industry. Emphasis is placed on creating emotion through music, MIDI orchestration, and synchronization with visual media.
Academy of Art University
Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Music Scoring and Composition
- San Francisco, USA
- Online
Master degree
Full time
6 semesters
Distance Learning, On-Campus
English
The MFA in Music Scoring & Composition is designed to provide the highest level of training in music composition and scoring for film, television, games, and other visual media. Balancing musicianship training with contemporary production skills to reflect a changing music industry, students will learn music theory, composition, harmony, orchestration, and arranging, focusing on creating emotion through music in synchronization with visual media. Students will use the latest computer-based production workflows, digital audio workstations, and virtual instrument libraries. The focus is on composition using virtual instruments, resulting in a thesis project and portfolio in the final year.
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University of the Arts Helsinki
Master of Music in Jazz: Composition
- Helsinki, Finland
Master degree
Full time
30 months
On-Campus
English, Finnish, Swedish
Specialize in jazz composition in an international degree program under the guidance of international top professionals and be a part of an inspiring and vibrant study community.
University of the Arts Helsinki
Master of Music in Composition
- Helsinki, Finland
Master degree
Full time
30 months
On-Campus
English, Finnish, Swedish
Composition studies, harmony and voice leading, music analysis, and instrumentation are at the core of the program. As a master’s student, you will focus on deepening your professional expertise and completing studies that support your personal identity as a composer.
Leeds Conservatoire
MA Music (Composition)
- Leeds, United Kingdom
MA
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
Kickstart your music career with our Music MA, specialising in composition. This practical postgraduate degree is designed to develop your art form and enhance your musical skills, professional approach, and innovative thinking, equipping you for the dynamic nature of today's music industry
The Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance
Master in Composition for Media
- Jerusalem District, Israel
Master degree
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The Composition for Media specialization track is intended for students pursuing a master’s degree in composition seeking to specialize in composing music for cinema, television and the visual media. Over four semesters students will gain experience in composition for a picture, orchestration, use of currently leading DAW software (Logic, Cubase, Pro Tools, Ableton Live), recording and mix.
University of Pretoria - Faculty of Humanities
MMus (Composition)
Master degree
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
Four-year BMus degree or BAHons Music degree or Master's Diploma (based on composition and a dissertation) or relevant qualification
The Institute Of Contemporary Music Performance
Master of Arts in Songwriting
- London, United Kingdom
MA
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
Highly creative, research-based and tailored to your personal interests, ICMP's MA Songwriting supports you to develop a substantial creative songwriting project of your choosing – typically a debut album. Covering all aspects of songwriting practice, you’ll follow your individual creative path while launching a bespoke portfolio career in songwriting.
Université Côte d’Azur (UniCA)
MSc in Creative Music and Sound Design for Visual Media Scoring
- Nice, France
- Cannes, France
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MSc
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
MSc in Creative Music and Sound Design for Visual Media Scoring. Writing music for films and visual media is an inspiring and exciting field, giving free expression to your ideas and emotions. It is, however, a very demanding job, requiring specific technical skills and expertise, which you must acquire through a solid education. The MSc in Music Scoring for Visual Media and Sound Design offers a national and international advanced education of excellence that will develop your craft and art of composing, orchestrating, editingWriting music for films and visual media is an inspiring and exciting field, giving free expression to your ideas and emotions. It is, however, a very demanding job, requiring specific technical skills and expertise, which you must acquire through a solid education. The MSc in Music Scoring for Visual Media and Sound Design offers a national and international advanced education of excellence that will develop your craft and art of composing, orchestrating, editing and mixing music for the screen. Our program will equip you with the skills to master the entire music production process, from musical composing to post-production, in the music-for-media landscape: film, advertising, television series, video games, and so forth. You will hone your skills in composition, orchestration, sound design, creative management, artistic entrepreneurship, and finally post-production on the Dolby Atmos spatial sound system, with the benefit of a partnership with DOLBY (website). At the end of each year, you will have the opportunity to record your own creation with a full orchestra, thanks to a unique partnership with the prestigious Orchestre National de Cannes (website), recognized as a National Orchestra in 2022. and mixing music for the screen.
University of Bristol - Arts and Humanities
MA Composition of Music for Film and Television
- Bristol, United Kingdom
MA
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
This programme provides professional training in composition for screen media. Taught by staff and guest composers from the professional world, you will develop a strong technological foundation in the subject, along with a specialist understanding of television and screen scoring.
The Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance
Master in Classical Composition
- Jerusalem District, Israel
Master degree
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance offers graduate students a unique international and multi-cultural environment for study and for personal and artistic growth.
Leeds Conservatoire
MA Popular Music (Writer Performer)
- Leeds, United Kingdom
MA
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
Launch your career in music with our MA in Popular Music (Writer Performer). Designed to empower you with a blend of musical expertise, a professional mindset and creative ingenuity, this postgraduate degree will prepare you to enter the ever-changing landscape of the modern music industry.
Leeds Conservatoire
MA Popular Music (Songwriter)
- Leeds, United Kingdom
MA
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
Launch your career as a songwriter with our MA in Popular Music, specialising in songwriting. Designed to empower you with a blend of musical expertise, a professional mindset and creative ingenuity, this postgraduate degree will prepare you to enter the ever-changing landscape of the modern music industry.
Kingston University
MMus in Composing for Film and Television
- Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom
Master degree
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
Work with professional filmmakers, composers and animators. Kingston University’s MMus in Composing for Film and Television will help you refine your skills, deepen your practice and start creating at a whole new level. While you study, you’ll benefit from top quality teaching at Kingston University. We’re ranked Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework, and our experienced academic staff are active performers, composers and producers themselves.
Bergen Academy of Art and Design
Master in performing music or composition
- Bergenhus, Norway
Master degree
On-Campus
English
Master in performing music or composition The master's program in performing music or composition at the Grieg Academy is an offer for instrumentalists, singers and composers in the genres of classical, jazz and traditional music. The program places emphasis on further developing the students' artistic profile, and strengthening the ability for academic reflection and independence. The master's program has two parallel courses throughout the program: main instrument or composition and project work. The project work is divided into three sub-projects and provides an opportunity for in-depth study of one or more self-chosen topics within one's own executive or creative fields of interest. The project work will support the performing / creative work by helping to increase awareness of and to be able to reflect on musical issues. Great freedom is given in the choice of documentation forms in relation to the nature of the projects (oral or digital presentation form).
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Composition is an educational program that teaches students how to create and compose their own music. By studying composition, students may be able to generate and transcribe their own musical creations, orchestrate band and ensembles, and understand as well as appreciate important historical compositions.