Master of Fine Arts in Music for Visual Media

Students who are musically inclined and desire to master their training in music and apply it to media such as television, film, web, animation, and video games should obtain a Master of Fine Arts in Music for Visual Media. Not only will students learn how to develop a language of music for various types of media, they will also receive a solid foundation in the fundamentals of music such as ear training, theory, sound art, audio systems, audio signal processing, and more. A Master of Fine Arts in Music for Visual Media emphasizes a broad approach in collaborative work using the latest technology. This program typically takes two to three years to complete and students will be trained to become commercial composers, orchestrators, game composers, film composers, sound effects editors, re-recording mixers, , dialog editors, boom operators, sound designers, or music editors upon graduation. Students receive education in music production for all different types of visual mediums. They are expected to utilize their musical expertise and aesthetics in order to translate music into types of cultural narratives. A Master of Fine Arts in Music for Visual Media will grant students expanded knowledge in scoring, editing, production, and much more. It will enhance students’ passion for music and their motivation to apply their musical skills to a different genre such as film or television.

Example Courses

  • Ear Training / Music Listening Skills
  • Modern Techniques in Music Production
  • Music Editing for Visual Media

Potential Industries

  • Film
  • Music Production
  • Orchestra

Colleges Offering Degree

  • Savannah College of Art and Design
  • Middle Tennessee State University
  • Academy of Art University Online



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