Course summary
The MA Professional Media Composition goes beyond traditional film scoring Masters, equipping students with comprehensive skills for a variety of media. You'll learn how to compose for films, television, trailers, documentaries, animation, games, library music and more. The program combines hands-on projects reflecting real industry demands with lessons from working media composers. This course caters to all musical talents, focusing on composing marketable music, producing demos, and mastering film scoring technicalities. Graduates not only earn a prestigious, university-accredited Masters degree but also gain access to ThinkSpace's Employment Support Programme – a launchpad for successful careers in the industry. The Practical Film Scoring Masters The course is extremely practical and you will spend most of your time working on real-world projects. We’re not just looking for orchestral composers. Electronic musicians, guitarists and experimental composers are all more than welcome. On this course, you will learn to:
- Write music that today’s market wants to buy.
- Compose in a wide range of styles using different technical and creative approaches.
- Produce professional quality demos and sampled mockups.
- Develop a unique voice of your own so you can stand out from the crowd.
- Bring your music up to date and explore new styles and techniques.
- Learn the technical aspects of writing to picture, spotting the film, working with hit points and more.
- Develop research and critical thinking skills to help you put media music in context.
Modules
Students will complete these core modules: Module 1 – Writing In Styles Module 2 - Writing To A Brief Module 3 – Research and Critical Reflection Module 4 – Scoring To Picture Module 5 – Composing For Drama Module 6 – Elective Final Major Project or Dissertation
Assessment method
For the vast majority of the course, you will be entirely graded on your practical ability. All assignments come with written write-ups where you will detail your approach. Each module will have at least one 'Formative' assignment, which is considered research and practice for the final 'Summative' assignment, which will be your final grade for that module. All Summative assignments are marked at least twice.
Entry requirements
Applicants are required to have successfully completed an undergraduate degree in any subject. A limited number of places are available for non-degree holders, under the 'Recognition of Prior Learning' application method. We also require applicants to complete a short application task, and potentially submit a portfolio of work depending on the course. All information can be found on the course page on our website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Sponsorship information
ThinkSpace Education tries to provide exceptional value to all students both in the UK and the rest of the world. Our fee structure is extremely competitive and, as such, does not allow us as much room for bursaries or scholarships as some providers. However, on occasion, we do award part scholarships to exceptionally talented applicants, particularly those from disadvantaged or under-represented groups, to help them fulfil their potential. If you would like to be considered, please make this clear in your application by filling in the accompanying 'Bursary Application Form'.
Provider information
ThinkSpace Education
119 Third Avenue
Almodington
Chichester
PO20 7LB