Course summary
Composing for media is often associated with orchestral ensembles and other instrumental music genres. However, songwriting and contemporary production cannot be overlooked as it has been a crucial part of media from the start. This course will train and prepare you for a career as a media composer or contemporary artist, focussing on the creative and technical skills required to thrive in both industries. During this comprehensive Master of Fine Arts degree course, you will cover the skills taught in both our MA Creative Music Production and MA Professional Media Composition courses. Preparing you for the career you deserve This is an incredibly practical degree course which will regularly have you working on music and defining your voice and skills as a songwriter, producer, and composer. This course is for students looking to develop a career as a contemporary artist but who also want to use those skills to help them diversify and enter the world of media composition - the two come hand in hand, and this program will cover both topics in depth. On this course, you will learn:
- The technical aspects of writing to picture, including spotting the film, working with hit points and markers, and responding to feedback from professional composers
- Mixing, mastering, sound design, and vocal production
- To write music that today’s market wants to buy
- Contemporary songwriting and music production techniques
- To compose in a wide range of styles using different technical and creative approaches
- Copyright, contracts, and money
Modules
Students will complete these core modules: Module 1 - Writing in Styles Module 2 - Writing to a Brief Module 3 - Research Skills & Critical Reflection Module 4 - Songwriting and Composition: New Horizons Module 5 - Scoring to Picture Module 6 - Music Production: Sound and Texture Module 7 - Mixing and Mastering Module 8 - Elective 1 Module 9 - Elective 2 Final Major Project or Dissertation
Assessment method
You will mostly be 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. There is no 'Recognition of Prior Learning' entry option for our MFA programs. Being an online degree, students are required to have the equipment they need to produce their own work. This means a Digital Audio Workstation capable of importing video files, as well as sample libraries/synths to compose their own music. Full requirements can be found on our website, so feel free to take a look or reach out to us directly.
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