Music: Composition for Film and Television 12 months Postgraduate Programme By University of York |TopUniversities

Music: Composition for Film and Television

Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Main Subject Area

MusicMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Music

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Enhance your high-level composition skills and apply them to film and television. Work alongside filmmakers as you develop your craft. Establish an identity as a creative and collaborative musician.
Examine diverse approaches to screen scoring and explore stylistic studies. and expand your musical perspectives through tutorials, workshops, seminars and concerts. You will explore a wide range of approaches to your creativity within the scope of visual media. You’ll gain confidence in the use of a range of software.
Give intensive focus to your creative practice. You’ll be writing music in every core module. You'll learn to reflect on the relationship between sound and image. As part of the School of Arts and Creative Technologies, you'll get involved in original film work. Collaborate with student filmmakers, or use our rich student archives to inspire you.
Join York’s vibrant composition culture. We have a long history of innovative practice-based teaching and research. Our lively community of students and staff will inspire and support you. You'll be mentored by internationally renowned composers within the School. We'll connect you with professional screen composers. They'll share their industry knowledge and offer advice preparing you for your future career.
You'll graduate as a skilled creative musician. You'll be ready for a career as a composer, to work in a related field, or go on to further study.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Music

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Enhance your high-level composition skills and apply them to film and television. Work alongside filmmakers as you develop your craft. Establish an identity as a creative and collaborative musician.
Examine diverse approaches to screen scoring and explore stylistic studies. and expand your musical perspectives through tutorials, workshops, seminars and concerts. You will explore a wide range of approaches to your creativity within the scope of visual media. You’ll gain confidence in the use of a range of software.
Give intensive focus to your creative practice. You’ll be writing music in every core module. You'll learn to reflect on the relationship between sound and image. As part of the School of Arts and Creative Technologies, you'll get involved in original film work. Collaborate with student filmmakers, or use our rich student archives to inspire you.
Join York’s vibrant composition culture. We have a long history of innovative practice-based teaching and research. Our lively community of students and staff will inspire and support you. You'll be mentored by internationally renowned composers within the School. We'll connect you with professional screen composers. They'll share their industry knowledge and offer advice preparing you for your future career.
You'll graduate as a skilled creative musician. You'll be ready for a career as a composer, to work in a related field, or go on to further study.

Admission Requirements

120+
87+
6.5+
61+
For entry requirements, please visit our course page.

12 Months
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