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MA in Composition of Music for Film and Television
| Awards Available | MA |
|---|---|
| Duration of programme | One year full-time |
| Part-time study available? | No |
| Number of places | 20 |
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Programme overview
This programme provides professional training in composition for screen media. Taught by staff and guest composers from the professional world, you will develop a strong technological foundation in the subject, along with specialist understanding of television and screen scoring.
In the First Semester, you will study Professional Techniques, an introduction to working and recording in studios, and Media Composition, focusing on TV and documentary work. You will also take one elective unit. In the Second Semester, the programme moves on to Critical Analysis of Media Music and Film Scoring, which focuses on longer-term projects for film and TV work. This work feeds into original collaborations that you may choose to include in your final portfolio.
The MA is taught within our high-specification composition and recording studios, which have full-time technical support. Students are actively encouraged to build opportunities and networks, within and beyond the University, for projects in film, animation, documentary and more.
The vibrant musical life of the Music Department provides opportunities for student and professional performance, and we are located at the heart of one of the UK's leading cities for broadcast, commercial and creative screen media.
Entry requirements
An upper second-class honours degree (or international equivalent) in Music plus experience as a composer, demonstrated by a portfolio of your music. For further information on the required portfolio please see Portfolio Requirements.
Non-traditional qualifications/routes may also be considered. For information on international equivalent qualifications, please see our International Office website.
Admissions statement
Read the programme admissions statement for important information on entry requirements, the application process and supporting documents required.
Programme structure
Core Units
- Critical Analysis of Media Music
- Film Scoring
- Media Composition
- Professional Techniques
Optional Units
You can choose two units from a wide spectrum which addresses further compositional skills (orchestration, sound design, pastiche composition, etc), research skills for musicians, narrative grammar, and project development.
Media Composition Portfolio/Dissertation
- Either a substantial portfolio of original music for new collaborative films and/or extracts (music totalling 15-25 minutes)
- or music to one new collaborative film of 10-12 minutes and a critical dissertation of 10,000 words on an agreed film or topic.
Application deadline: 1 August 2014
Get in touch
Email: artf-gradschool-admissions@bristol.ac.uk
Web: http://www.bristol.ac.uk/arts/gradschool
International students
Open to international students? Yes
English-language requirements: 6.5 overall with at least 6.5 in each band, in addition to the standard entry requirements.
Find information for international students on eligibility, funding options and studying at Bristol.
Fees and funding
2014/15 fees
Full-time: UK/EU £8,000;
overseas £14,500
Fees stated are per annum and are subject to annual increase.
Funding options
AHRC funding and scholarships information is available on the Faculty Scholarships page.
Further information on funding for prospective UK, EU and international postgraduate students is available from the Student Funding Office website.
Research Assessment Score
Unit of Assessment 67 applies. See Complete RAE listings for University of Bristol for further details.
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