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Leeds Beckett University: Music for the Moving Image
Institution | Leeds Beckett University |
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Department | Computing, Creative Technologies and Engineering |
Web | https://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk |
admissionsenquiries@leedsbeckett.ac.uk | |
Telephone | 0113 812 3113 |
Study type | Taught |
MA
Summary
**Learn to create atmosphere and captivate TV and film audiences with soundtracks for moving pictures.**
Develop the technical and creative skills you’ll need to write music for the moving image.
As part of this course you’ll:
- Gain a solid grounding in the theories, techniques and practices essential for contemporary film and television music production
- Have access to a suite of high-quality, professional music studios approved by JAMES, the accrediting body of the Music Producers Guild and the Association of Professional Recording Services
- Develop your composition skills in a range of genres
- Have the chance to work with colleagues from other media courses to further develop your portfolio of work; for example, you could find yourself working alongside student filmmakers from our university's Northern Film School
- Have plenty of opportunities to sharpen your practical skills through our links with local and national music, arts and festival organisations
**Find out more**
Our links with local and national music, arts and festival organisations will ensure you get the most from your course. We also provide regular visiting speakers from the music and film industries and you’ll be taught by a highly skilled and experienced teaching team.
**Artist in Residence Programme**
The Artist in Residence programme gives opportunities to work with professional artists and experience of what it’s like to work on a professional music project. We have welcomed artists Chris T-T, Ian Prowse, I Monster, Tom Williams and Utah Saints.
**Why study Music for the Moving Image at Leeds Beckett University...**
- Links with local and national music, arts and festival organisations, as well as our own Northern Film School
- Work on projects with award-winning composers from the film and television industry
- Study within Leeds School of Arts - one of the largest university arts communities in the north
- Access to dedicated music studios; Foley studios; dubbing and music recording studios; acoustic labs and a host of post-production suites
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | Applicants should either have at least a second class honours degree in the cognate subjects of Music Production or Audio Technology, at least a second class honours degree in a non-cognate subject supported by evidence of an aptitude for the subject applied for, or have equivalent experience or training, normally from within the work environment. You should include reference to the following areas in your supporting statement: Why you want to study MA Music for the Moving Image at Leeds Beckett University All applications should be supported by a reference, either academic or professional. |
Location | Headingley Campus Beckett Park Headingley Leeds LS6 3QS |
Summary
**Learn to create atmosphere and captivate TV and film audiences with soundtracks for moving pictures.**
Develop the technical and creative skills you’ll need to write music for the moving image.
As part of this course you’ll:
- Gain a solid grounding in the theories, techniques and practices essential for contemporary film and television music production
- Have access to a suite of high-quality, professional music studios approved by JAMES, the accrediting body of the Music Producers Guild and the Association of Professional Recording Services
- Develop your composition skills in a range of genres
- Have the chance to work with colleagues from other media courses to further develop your portfolio of work; for example, you could find yourself working alongside student filmmakers from our university's Northern Film School
- Have plenty of opportunities to sharpen your practical skills through our links with local and national music, arts and festival organisations
**Find out more**
Our links with local and national music, arts and festival organisations will ensure you get the most from your course. We also provide regular visiting speakers from the music and film industries and you’ll be taught by a highly skilled and experienced teaching team.
**Artist in Residence Programme**
The Artist in Residence programme gives opportunities to work with professional artists and experience of what it’s like to work on a professional music project. We have welcomed artists Chris T-T, Ian Prowse, I Monster, Tom Williams and Utah Saints.
**Why study Music for the Moving Image at Leeds Beckett University...**
- Links with local and national music, arts and festival organisations, as well as our own Northern Film School
- Work on projects with award-winning composers from the film and television industry
- Study within Leeds School of Arts - one of the largest university arts communities in the north
- Access to dedicated music studios; Foley studios; dubbing and music recording studios; acoustic labs and a host of post-production suites
Level | RQF Level 7 |
---|---|
Entry requirements | Applicants should either have at least a second class honours degree in the cognate subjects of Music Production or Audio Technology, at least a second class honours degree in a non-cognate subject supported by evidence of an aptitude for the subject applied for, or have equivalent experience or training, normally from within the work environment. You should include reference to the following areas in your supporting statement: Why you want to study MA Music for the Moving Image at Leeds Beckett University All applications should be supported by a reference, either academic or professional. |
Location | Headingley Campus Beckett Park Headingley Leeds LS6 3QS |
Summary
**Learn to create atmosphere and captivate TV and film audiences with soundtracks for moving pictures.**
Develop the technical and creative skills you’ll need to write music for the moving image.
As part of this course you’ll:
- Gain a solid grounding in the theories, techniques and practices essential for contemporary film and television music production
- Have access to a suite of high-quality, professional music studios approved by JAMES, the accrediting body of the Music Producers Guild and the Association of Professional Recording Services
- Develop your composition skills in a range of genres
- Have the chance to work with colleagues from other media courses to further develop your portfolio of work; for example, you could find yourself working alongside student filmmakers from our university's Northern Film School
- Have plenty of opportunities to sharpen your practical skills through our links with local and national music, arts and festival organisations
**Find out more**
Our links with local and national music, arts and festival organisations will ensure you get the most from your course. We also provide regular visiting speakers from the music and film industries and you’ll be taught by a highly skilled and experienced teaching team.
**Artist in Residence Programme**
The Artist in Residence programme gives opportunities to work with professional artists and experience of what it’s like to work on a professional music project. We have welcomed artists Chris T-T, Ian Prowse, I Monster, Tom Williams and Utah Saints.
**Why study Music for the Moving Image at Leeds Beckett University...**
- Links with local and national music, arts and festival organisations, as well as our own Northern Film School
- Work on projects with award-winning composers from the film and television industry
- Study within Leeds School of Arts - one of the largest university arts communities in the north
- Access to dedicated music studios; Foley studios; dubbing and music recording studios; acoustic labs and a host of post-production suites
Level | RQF Level 7 |
---|---|
Entry requirements | Applicants should either have at least a second class honours degree in the cognate subjects of Music Production or Audio Technology, at least a second class honours degree in a non-cognate subject supported by evidence of an aptitude for the subject applied for, or have equivalent experience or training, normally from within the work environment. You should include reference to the following areas in your supporting statement: Why you want to study MA Music for the Moving Image at Leeds Beckett University All applications should be supported by a reference, either academic or professional. |
Location | Headingley Campus Beckett Park Headingley Leeds LS6 3QS |
Summary
**Learn to create atmosphere and captivate TV and film audiences with soundtracks for moving pictures.**
Develop the technical and creative skills you’ll need to write music for the moving image.
As part of this course you’ll:
- Gain a solid grounding in the theories, techniques and practices essential for contemporary film and television music production
- Have access to a suite of high-quality, professional music studios approved by JAMES, the accrediting body of the Music Producers Guild and the Association of Professional Recording Services
- Develop your composition skills in a range of genres
- Have the chance to work with colleagues from other media courses to further develop your portfolio of work; for example, you could find yourself working alongside student filmmakers from our university's Northern Film School
- Have plenty of opportunities to sharpen your practical skills through our links with local and national music, arts and festival organisations
**Find out more**
Our links with local and national music, arts and festival organisations will ensure you get the most from your course. We also provide regular visiting speakers from the music and film industries and you’ll be taught by a highly skilled and experienced teaching team.
**Artist in Residence Programme**
The Artist in Residence programme gives opportunities to work with professional artists and experience of what it’s like to work on a professional music project. We have welcomed artists Chris T-T, Ian Prowse, I Monster, Tom Williams and Utah Saints.
**Why study Music for the Moving Image at Leeds Beckett University...**
- Links with local and national music, arts and festival organisations, as well as our own Northern Film School
- Work on projects with award-winning composers from the film and television industry
- Study within Leeds School of Arts - one of the largest university arts communities in the north
- Access to dedicated music studios; Foley studios; dubbing and music recording studios; acoustic labs and a host of post-production suites
Level | RQF Level 7 |
---|---|
Entry requirements | Applicants should either have at least a second class honours degree in the cognate subjects of Music Production or Audio Technology, at least a second class honours degree in a non-cognate subject supported by evidence of an aptitude for the subject applied for, or have equivalent experience or training, normally from within the work environment. You should include reference to the following areas in your supporting statement: Why you want to study MA Music for the Moving Image at Leeds Beckett University All applications should be supported by a reference, either academic or professional. |
Location | Headingley Campus Beckett Park Headingley Leeds LS6 3QS |
Summary
Writing music for the moving image requires a unique combination of technical and creative skills. This course gives students a critical appreciation of the theory together with a solid grounding in the techniques and practices essential for contemporary film and television music production. During the course students get the opportunity to work with award-winning composers from the film and television industry on real-life projects. After developing composition skills in a range of genres students also have the opportunity to work with colleagues from other media courses to help develop their portfolio of work.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | Applicants should either have at least a 2nd Class Honours degree in the cognate subjects of music production or audio technology, at least a 2nd Class Honours degree in a non-cognate subject supported by evidence of an aptitude for the subject applied for, or have equivalent experience or training, normally from within the work environment. All applications should be supported by a reference, either academic or professional. Applicants whose 1st language is not English require IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum 5.5 in each component) or equivalent. |
Location | Headingley Campus Beckett Park Headingley Leeds LS6 3QS |
Summary
Writing music for the moving image requires a unique combination of technical and creative skills. This course gives students a critical appreciation of the theory together with a solid grounding in the techniques and practices essential for contemporary film and television music production. During the course students get the opportunity to work with award-winning composers from the film and television industry on real-life projects. After developing composition skills in a range of genres students also have the opportunity to work with colleagues from other media courses to help develop their portfolio of work.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
---|---|
Entry requirements | Applicants should either have at least a 2nd Class Honours degree in the cognate subjects of music production or audio technology, at least a 2nd Class Honours degree in a non-cognate subject supported by evidence of an aptitude for the subject applied for, or have equivalent experience or training, normally from within the work environment. All applications should be supported by a reference, either academic or professional. Applicants whose 1st language is not English require IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum 5.5 in each component) or equivalent. |
Location | Headingley Campus Beckett Park Headingley Leeds LS6 3QS |
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