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.

This program addresses the needs of the twenty-first century church by offering the appropriate classes and experiences that will prepare the individual for a vocational worship arts or music ministry.

The University of Kentucky School of Music is internationally recognized for excellence in performance, music education and research in music. For over 100 years, the School has helped musicians prepare for careers as performers, educators, researchers, and a wide array of leadership positions both in and outside of the field of music. More than 400 students benefit from world-class teaching and the broad academic offerings of a major university. Students have abundant opportunities to participate in prestigious ensembles – from orchestras to choirs to the Wildcat Marching Band – that perform throughout the U.S. and the world.

Develop a deep understanding of the technologies and principles behind modern music production and distribution. Learn advanced recording techniques, acoustics, mastering, digital sound synthesis, music software development and sound design.

The Master of Music (M.M.) program at the School of Music and Theater is designed to provide advanced training in music performance, composition, or scholarly research. The program offers specializati...

In the School of Music, performers, educators, scholars, and creators of music collaborate to achieve the highest levels of artistry while engaging local, regional, and global communities. We provide opportunities for significant musical growth through ensembles, private study, and academic music courses, while offering cultural enrichment to the broader community. In addition, we support and collaborate with music educators and other professional musicians.

This course is conceived to meet the current industry’s demand for creative professionals who are equally versed in music composition as well as sound design and can work effectively across a range of media – whether it’s video, narrative film or interactive games.

Music technology uses modern mechanical applications to enhance the musical experience. This knowledge is used in many fields, including the entertainment industry, education, and therapy.