Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Music Scoring and Composition
Academy of Art University
Nøkkelinformasjon
Campus plassering
San Francisco, USA
Språk
Engelsk
Studieformat
Fjernundervisning, På universitetsområdet
Varighet
6 semestre
Tempo
Fulltid
Studieavgift
USD 1 276 *
Søknadsfrist
Be om info
Tidligste startdato
Jun 2024
* per unit for international students | $1,218 per unit for domestic students. Additional fees apply
Introduksjon
MFA i musikkscoring og komposisjon er designet for å gi det høyeste nivået av opplæring i musikkkomposisjon og poengsum for film, TV, spill og andre visuelle medier. Ved å balansere musikktrening med moderne produksjonsferdigheter for å reflektere en musikkindustri i endring, vil studentene lære musikkteori, komposisjon, harmoni, orkestrering og arrangement, med fokus på å skape følelser gjennom musikk i synkronisering med visuelle medier. Studentene vil bruke de nyeste datamaskinbaserte produksjonsarbeidsflytene, digitale lydarbeidsstasjoner og virtuelle instrumentbiblioteker. Fokus er på komposisjon ved bruk av virtuelle instrumenter, noe som resulterer i et oppgaveprosjekt og en portefølje i det siste året.
Programresultat
Graduate students will meet the following student performance criteria:
MFA Thesis Project
- Plan an original portfolio of work worthy of the MFA degree
- Fullfør en original MFA-oppgave som representerer et avansert nivå av prestasjon innen musikkskaping for visuelle medier
Listening Skills and Critical Thinking
- Think critically and demonstrate flexibility in creating or editing music for client needs
Music Composition
- Orkestrere og arrangere musikk på et profesjonelt nivå
- Skriv eller rediger musikk for forskjellige visuelle miljøer (som film, TV, animasjon, spill, multimedia og reklamefilmer) på et profesjonelt nivå
- Lag musikk som støtter eller forsterker den følelsesmessige påvirkningen av visuelle bilder (eller visuelt materiale)
- Demonstrere en avansert forståelse av musikkens språk: harmoni, melodi og rytme
Production Skills and Technical Knowledge
- Demonstrere ferdigheter på ekspertnivå med programvare relatert til moderne musikkproduksjonsteknikker
Professional Readiness
- Present a comprehensive demo reel/portfolio demonstrating professional-level achievement
- Collaborate effectively with a creative team on a given project, such as a film, television shows, animation, game, multimedia project, or commercial
Academy of Art University Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the Academy of Art University will demonstrate the ability to:
- Produce a body of work suitable for seeking professional opportunities in their chosen field of art and design.
- Solve creative problems within their field of art and design, including research and synthesis of technical, aesthetic, and conceptual knowledge.
- Communicate their ideas professionally and connect with their intended audience using visual, oral, and written presentation skills relevant to their field.
- Execute technical, aesthetic, and conceptual decisions based on an understanding of art and design principles.
- Evaluate work in their field, including their own work, using professional terminology.
- Recognize the influence of major cultural and aesthetic trends, both historical and contemporary, on art and design products.
- Learn the professional skills and behaviors necessary to compete in the global marketplace for art and design.
Karrieremuligheter
Academy of Art University offers some of the best training and hands-on experience to help accelerate careers in music production. We pride ourselves in doing an exceptional job preparing you to excel in your chosen profession. Our degree programs are designed to equip aspiring music professionals with a comprehensive toolbox of marketable skills that lead to success in the music industry.
Score Composer
Compose original music to accompany narrative storytelling in visual media. Work with sound editors and mixers to balance music with other soundtrack elements, creating the sonic world in which characters live. Drive the emotions of the audience by crafting musical ideas that reflect the unspoken thoughts of a character.
Music Editor
Work closely with a composer to effectively create music scores that drive the emotion of the scene. Create temp scores. Edit music to fit specific cue lengths and effectively create just the right music cues to fit the scene.
Production Recordist
Manage the set and location sound recordings. Quality check all recorded material from set and location. Assist the production mixer in all duties. Maintain equipment.
Re-recording Mixer
The last step in post-production is the final mix. Effectively balance music, dialogue, and SFX into a cohesive soundtrack that supports and enhances visual storytelling. Work on large format audio consoles with hundreds of audio tracks, and craft the sonic world for visual media.
Sound Designer
Be responsible for the overall aural concept of a film, game, or other media. Collaborate with other creatives to develop a cohesive sound and create specific sounds for visual media.
Sound Editor
Edit dialog, sound effects, ambiances, and other sounds to fit with the visual material. Use filters and plug-ins to transform audio for a specific setting. Work with the Supervising Sound Editor to deliver all audio assets for a given project, whether film, game or animation.
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Læreplan
Unit Requirements
Major | 30 |
Directed Studies | 18 |
Graduate Liberal Arts | 9 |
Elective | 6 |
Total | 63 |
Degree Requirements
- Successful completion of Final Thesis Project
- A minimum grade of C in all required 63 units
- Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA and the following Academic Study requirements:
- 1 Art Historical Awareness & Aesthetic Sensitivity course
- 1 Cross-Cultural Understanding course
Curriculum
Semester 1
- GLA 618: Filmmusikkhistorie: The Art of the Film Score (Graduate Liberal Arts)
- MUS 600: Fundamentals of Harmony (major)
- MUS 602: Soundtrack Industry Overview (Major)
- MUS 609: Musikkproduksjon 1 (major)
Semester 2
- GLA 605: Motion Picture Theory & Style (Graduate Liberal Arts)
- MUS 605: Notasjon og partiturforberedelse (major)
- MUS 610: Harmony: Advanced Techniques (Major)
- MUS 639: Musikkproduksjon 2 (major)
Semester 3
- ACT 640: Bevegelse: Å skape fysisk karakter (valgfag)
- GLA 603: Anthropology: Experiencing Culture (Graduate Liberal Arts)
- MUS 625: Orkesterering (major)
- MUS 640: Musikkpoeng for film (major)
Semester 4
- MUS 635: MIDI Orchestration (major)
- MUS 800: Directed Study (Directed Studies)
- MUS 819: Musikkpoengavhandling (regisserte studier)
Semester 5
- ACT 640: Bevegelse: Å skape fysisk karakter (valgfag)
- MUS 800: Directed Study (Directed Studies)
- MUS 819: Musikkpoengavhandling (regisserte studier)
Semester 6
- MUS 780: Music and Sound Design Professional Practices (Major)
- MUS 819: Musikkpoengavhandling (regisserte studier)
- MUS 900: Internship (Directed Studies)
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