Overview

The Master of Music in Film Scoring at Berklee College of Music will help you become not only a more effective composer, but a more effective dramatist. You’ll build your business acumen, and learn how to make significant professional connections in the industry.

By the end of the program, you will be able to:

Analyze a given film score on multiple musical and dramatic levels
Articulate your own unique compositional voice
Compose in a wide variety of styles
Compose using a broad palette of advanced compositional techniques
Orchestrate your compositions with a deep understanding of orchestral best practices
Prepare record-ready Pro Tools sessions, scores, and parts
Produce a remote recording session with a professional orchestra
Mix your music at a high production level
Create exceedingly real-sounding orchestral mock-ups
Create intriguing and evocative electronic textures
Navigate the complexities of working in the film industry and strengthen your business acumen
Effectively collaborate with directors and others
Promote yourself as a professional composer

Programme Structure

Courses:

Orchestral Mockups in Film Scoring

Film Score Analysis

Professional Film Scoring Skills 1: Collaboration and Communication

Mixing the Film Score

Composing the Orchestral Film Score

Compositional Voice Development in Film Scoring

Orchestrating the Film Score with Live Sessions

Professional Film Scoring Skills 2: Building Your Career

Stylistic Adaptations in Film Scoring

Synthesis, Sampling, and Sound Design in Film Scoring: Electronic and Textural Resources

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-10 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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PTE Academic

73

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Valencia, Spain

Disciplines

Film Studies

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

Take A Free Practice Test!

TOEFL^® IBT

100

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

73

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

7.5

Prepare for Your English Test

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Learn your IELTS Score

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application Form

Statement of Purpose

Résumé or CV

Letters of Recommendation

Bachelor's Degree Diploma

Official Transcripts

Portfolio

Credential Evaluation Requirement

Tuition Fees

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37788 USD / full

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37788 USD / full

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In-State Applies to you

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37788 USD / full

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Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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By the end of the program, you will be able to:

Programme Structure

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

In-State Applies to you

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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