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Griffith College
Griffith College

MA in Scoring for Film, TV and Interactive Media

Griffith College, Ireland

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Course Overview

The program empowers students to cultivate unique and robust creative expressions, equipping them with the capability to contribute original music for a variety of visual media. In the last decade, there has been a surge in digital media production, encompassing streaming video content and interactive media. Today's digital media production companies necessitate adaptable and imaginative music departments that can thrive under tight deadlines and resource constraints. The MA program imparts specialized creative and technical skills in scoring for visual media, fostering interpersonal and management abilities crucial for steering creative projects to successful fruition. Expanding on this foundational skill set, the program allows students to refine and develop their own creative voices. This initiative is conducted in collaboration with Pulse College.

Course Type
PG
Course Nature
Full Time
Course Duration
1 Year
Total Fee
€38000
Intake
February 2024 , September 2024
Language Proficiency

Under graduation : 60%

IELTS : 6.5  or 

Duolingo : 115


Documents Required
  • 10TH
  • 12TH
  • DEGREE
  • DEGREE PROVISSIONAL CERTIFICATE
  • Degree Consolidated Marksheet
  • Degree Individual Marksheet
  • PASSPORT
  • CV
  • IELTS
  • SOP
  • EXPERIANCE CERTIFICATES
University
Griffith College
University Details

Griffith College is among the largest colleges in Ireland, which was founded in 1974. The core faculties and schools of Griffith College include the Faculty of Business, Faculty of Journalism & Media Communications, Faculty of Computing, Griffith Institute of Language, Faculty of Counselling & Psychotherapy, Faculty of Design, Graduate Business School, Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Professional Accountancy, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Music & Multimedia, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Science, Faculty of Professional Law, Faculty of Teaching and Learning, Faculty of Lifelong Learning and The Leinster School of Music & Drama.

Syllabus

Semester 1

  1. The Composer in the Recording Studio (5 ECTS)

    • Techniques and practices for composers in a recording studio environment.
    • Topics: Studio setup, recording techniques, production workflows.

  2. Music Production with the DAW (5 ECTS)

    • Utilizing Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) for music production.
    • Topics: DAW functionalities, MIDI programming, mixing, and mastering.

  3. Composition for Visual Media 1 (5 ECTS)

    • Introduction to composing music for visual media.
    • Topics: Scoring techniques, synchronization, thematic development.

  4. Analysis of Music in Audio-Visual Media (5 ECTS)

    • Analytical study of music in various audio-visual contexts.
    • Topics: Film scores, television music, video game soundtracks.

  5. Royalties, Copyright and Contracts (5 ECTS)

    • Understanding the legal and financial aspects of music production.
    • Topics: Copyright laws, royalty collection, contract negotiation.

  6. Sound for Virtual Environments (5 ECTS)

    • Creating and integrating sound in virtual and interactive environments.
    • Topics: VR/AR audio design, 3D audio, immersive soundscapes.

Semester 2

  1. Orchestration (5 ECTS)

    • Techniques for orchestrating music for various ensembles.
    • Topics: Instrumentation, arranging, score preparation.

  2. Creative Projects: Research, Development and Management (5 ECTS)

    • Managing creative projects from conception to completion.
    • Topics: Project planning, research methodologies, creative development.

  3. Composition for Visual Media 2 (5 ECTS)

    • Advanced techniques for composing music for visual media.
    • Topics: Advanced scoring, hybrid compositions, industry practices.

  4. Client Communication and Professional Practice (5 ECTS)

    • Effective communication and professional conduct in the music industry.
    • Topics: Client relations, project pitching, professional ethics.

Major Project (5 ECTS)

  • Major Project
    • A capstone project demonstrating the practical and theoretical knowledge acquired.
    • Includes research, composition, and production of a significant piece of work related to visual media.
    • Supervised by faculty, with periodic reviews and a final presentation.

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