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MM Contemporary Media/Film Composition at University of Rochester

University of Rochester, United States

Programme overview

The MM in Contemporary Media/Film Composition at the Eastman School of Music trains composers for film, video game and media scoring.

Faculty: Eastman School of Music  |  Department: Jazz Studies and Contemporary Media  |  Duration: Typically 2 years full-time (one-year minimum residency)  |  Intake: Fall (December 1 deadline); Spring (October 1 deadline, not for doctoral programmes)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Rochester, NY, United States

What you will study

Media Composition Forum, Writing Projects, Film and Video Game Scoring, History and Analysis of Film Music, Basic Conducting, Contemporary Styles Composition, Digital Programs and Programming, Arranging for the Recording Studio, ensemble participation and electives.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An audition on an applied instrument or voice is required for MM programmes.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Intake: Fall (December 1 deadline); Spring (October 1 deadline, not for doctoral programmes)

Duration: Typically 2 years full-time (one-year minimum residency)

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