Master of Arts (MA) Degree - Music Scoring & Composition

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
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.

MA Music Scoring & Composition Degree Requirements

Successful completion of Final Portfolio Review
Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA
Minimum grade of C in all required 36 units