Study Master of Arts [MA] in Music Scoring and Composition at Academy of Art University in the USA, School of Music Production and Sound Design for Visual Media

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

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 a changing music industry. Emphasis is placed on creating emotion through music, MIDI orchestration and synchronization with visual media.

Which department am I in?

School of Music Production and Sound Design for Visual Media

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees

US$33,426.00 per year

Registration Fee - $50/semester after first semester (nonrefundable after cancellation period), Enrollment Fee -$100 – new applicants only (nonrefundable after cancellation period), International Student Services Fee - $300 – on-site only (nonrefundable after cancellation period), Student Activity Fee - $30/semester, on-site only (nonrefundable after cancellation period), Materials/Supplies - $545/average per semester.

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Academy of Art University

79 New Montgomery St.,

San Francisco,

California,

94105, West, United States