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Music (Composition)

Musicians Institute
Los Angeles, CaliforniaUSA
On campus
Full-time
€85,109.63total
 12469 Points
Duration
3 Years
Language
English
Apply date
Aug 2024

Program Description

MI’s Music Composition for Visual Media program curriculum focuses on contemporary arranging, scoring, orchestration, music theory, ear training and music history, all skills that will make you a diverse and multifaceted composer ready to work on the most exciting projects in the music business.

The goal of MI’s Bachelor of Music Composition program is to provide students with the educational foundation for careers as composers of musical soundtracks for visual media including film, television, animation and games. The curriculum includes in-depth studies in both traditional and popular techniques and styles of composition with emphasis on professional applications to contemporary media.

While the primary area of specialization may vary, comprehensive coursework in the study of music theory, ear-training, keyboard proficiency, music history, arranging, conducting, audio production and business relations serves as an integral part of both programs.

Unlike other Bachelor of Music programs, Musicians Institute’s curriculum includes in-depth study of both traditional and contemporary techniques relating to performance, songwriting, composition, and songwriting and production. We welcome student musicians interested in a wide variety of styles, our goal being to prepare all graduates for successfully navigating the ever-changing environment that is today’s music industry.

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Learning Outcomes

  • Compose, orchestrate, and arrange music for film, television and video games in various musical genres with technical proficiency, artistry and creativity.
  • Develop specialized compositional techniques that demonstrate flexibility and versatility in collaboration with creative media professionals.
  • Demonstrate substantive knowledge within supportive areas including music history, harmony and music theory (traditional and contemporary), arranging, conducting, ear-training, keyboard proficiency, score reading & analysis, music editing, music business, and collaborative composition.
  • Demonstrate technological proficiency within the areas of music notation, Digital Audio Workstations, and mockup preparation.
  • Effectively communicate, orally and in writing (English), with directors, other composers, orchestrators, performers, and editors while demonstrating fluency in music literature, comprehension of music’s cultural significance, the creative process, and business practices.
  • Exhibit personal and artistic growth and leadership skills as a team-oriented composer, along with the ability to further develop an organizational foundation for well-rounded self-study.
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Curriculum

Major Courses

Private Lesson

Scoring

Contemporary Arranging

Orchestration

Counterpoint

Sophomore Project

Senior Project

Music Courses

Harmony & Theory

Ear Training

Keyboard Proficiency

Pro reading Ensemble

Music History

History of Scoring

Contemporary Vanguards

Directing and Conducting

Ableton Live

Sibelius Notation

Logic

ProTools

Mechanics of Score Production

Composers Ensemble

Business of Composing

Composers Collaborative

Careers

In addition to the many general music-related classes and electives offered at MI, the Bachelor of Music Program provides grads with the essential knowledge and skills that lead to such career options as:

  • Performer
  • Accompanist (studio Or Live)
  • Arranger
  • Band Member
  • Sound Designer
  • Film/tv Composer
  • Songwriter
  • Music Director
  • Transcriber
  • Orchestrator
  • Recording Artist
  • Teacher
  • Composer
  • Multimedia Developer
  • Mixing/mastering Engineer
  • Product Rep
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