MMus in Studio Composition, Goldsmiths, University of London

MMus in Studio Composition

The MMus in Studio Composition is an opportunity to explore a wide range of creative approaches to studio-based music, including fixed-media composition, improvisation systems, sound art installation and composition for video/film. You have full access to the Electronic Music Studios, which offers advanced facilities for electro-acoustic composition, multi-channel work and live/interactive performance. You develop a rigorous conceptual framework for your creative practice, and engage critically with contemporary ideas and debates in sound art and computer music. As part of your studies you may choose from a range of options that encompass interactive/generative music, film music and film-making.

"The studio facilities in the department are great; several different studios centered around the Stanley Glasser Electronic Music Studio, including both an 8-channel and a 5.1 studio. Working in the multichannel studios provides a rare opportunity to prepare for the challenges one will meet in a career writing film music or music for art projects/installations. Also, the studio staff are always available and very helpful, so you can safely embark on quite adventurous studio journeys, knowing that if you ever lose your way, you have experienced navigators at hand at all times."

Jostein, MMus Studio Composition [image © Mariell Øyre]

Length:
1 year full-time or 2 years part-time.

Applying:

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For the pathways in Creative Practice, Composition, and Studio Composition, you should include with your application a short portfolio that provides selected examples of your recent creative work (e.g. musical scores, CD, DVD, as appropriate). These examples should be relevant to the focus of the pathway.

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Entrance requirements:

You should normally have, or expect to have, a first-class or upper second-class Honours degree in Music, or an equivalent qualification. Your qualification should comprise a substantial practical/creative element relevant to the selected MMus pathway and option choices. A detailed transcript of your degree is preferred.

We also encourage applications from people without formal qualifications who can demonstrate equivalent professional experience, in which case you may be asked to provide additional examples of your written work.

If your first language is not English, please check our English Language requirements.

Fees:
Please see Tuition fees.

Staff research interests:
Please see Staff research interests.

Contact the department:
Contact Dr John Drever

About the department:
Music

Download a booklet [PDF, 712KB]

Studio composers taking this pathway may elect to take options in notation-based composition, providing they have the requisite prior experience. Collaborative and interdisciplinary projects, in conjunction with other academic departments and/or external organisations, are also facilitated and encouraged.

The pathway is particularly useful for students wishing to pursue studio and computer-based research or professionals seeking to develop their expertise in technology-based creative practice.

What you study

The programme comprises:

1. Core: Studio Practice, Sound Agendas.

2. Options: (two courses): Composition and Moving Image Media, Composition Techniques, Interactive and Generative Music, Material, Form and Structure, Popular Music: Listening, Interpretation and Analysis

3. Portfolio/Creative Project.

Register your interest

If you register your interest in this programme we will keep you informed about open days and send you relevant further information. If you subsequently decide to apply for this programme you will be able to use the same login details to apply.