M.M. in Media Scoring and Production (Online)

Overview

In the Media Scoring and Production program, we are dedicated to not only providing the foundational skills necessary for the student to pursue a career in the media industry, but also to stimulate and encourage student awareness of their unique gifts as a creative musician. We accomplish this by promoting critical analysis and creative problem-solving skills throughout the program. Courses are designed to provide students with a cohesive program of study that incorporates both current and foreseeable trends – from the manipulation of sound through a digital audio workstation (DAW), the hybrid use of acoustic and electronic instruments, to the implementation and use of sound libraries and synthesizers that will best prepare students for competition in today’s industry. For more information, please visit the website for the Media Scoring and Production Program.

Admission Requirements

All applicants to the Frost School of Music's online degree programs at the University of Miami must submit:

• Online Application
• Résumé
• Official transcripts from every post-secondary institution attended
• Two letters of recommendation
• Personal Statement​​​

​​This graduate degree program also requires submission of the following supplemental materials: 

• Portfolio - Applicants will select up to two of the following options to upload: ​(1) Three to five original music scores with accompanying audio and/or audiovisual material. (2) Three to five tracks produced exclusively by the applicant with documentation of the production process. (3) Arrangements of existing compositions and/or songs (notated scores and audio files required).

International applicants and/or applicants with international academic credentials must meet the University's English language proficiency requirements and provide additional information when completing the application process. For more information, please visit the University’s Online International Students page.

For additional admission related information, including complete portfolio submission instructions, please visit the online M.M. in Media Scoring and Production program page.

Curriculum Requirements

Sample Plan of Study

Media Emphasis

* This is a suggested Plan of Study. Your actual course sequence may vary depending on your previous academic experience as well as current course offerings.  Students should meet with their academic advisor each semester to determine the appropriate course selection.

Sample Plan of Study

Production Emphasis

*This is a suggested Plan of Study. Your actual course sequence may vary depending on your previous academic experience as well as current course offerings.  Students should meet with their academic advisor each semester to determine the appropriate course selection.

Mission

The mission of the Media Scoring and Production Master of Music degree program is to prepare students for diverse careers in media scoring and music production through comprehensive and advanced training in composition, arrangement, and production. The program focuses on providing students with the technical skills and creative expertise necessary to excel as leaders in the industry.

Goals

The program emphasizes the following objectives:

• Students will graduate in a timely manner from the program.
• Students will be highly satisfied with their understanding of craft of creating music for media.
• Students will be prepared to find success in the media industry.

Student Learning Outcomes

• The student will develop and defend a portfolio of musical works and compose a detailed narrative of their process, demonstrating advanced competencies as a composer, arranger and producer of music commensurate with current contemporary/commercial music professionals.
• The student will demonstrate the ability to compose, arrange and produce of music for visual media in both virtual and acoustic formats, and prepare all deliverables including digital assets, music preparation including score layout and final mixes conforming to delivery requirements commonly required in the contemporary/commercial music industry.
• The student will develop the ability to analyze and identify sonic problems encountered during the production of contemporary/commercial music. The student will demonstrate the skills necessary to execute viable solutions through advanced competencies in Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) techniques, including editing, signal processing and mixing.