Programs
Contemporary Media and Film Composition
The Beal Institute for Film Music and Contemporary Media at the Eastman School of Music provides students with instruction and experiences that prepare them for the increasingly evolving opportunities to compose, produce, record, and perform music for film and contemporary media. Founded in 2016 by Emmy Award-winning composer Jeff Beal (’85E) and vocalist Joan Beal (’84E), and under the direction of Mark Watters, an Emmy-winning composer and conductor, the program builds on the film legacy of Eastman’s founder, George Eastman.
Information about faculty and research can be found on the Contemporary Media and Film Composition website.
AdmissionsLink to section
Applying to Master's ProgramsLink to section
Master of Music in Contemporary Media and Film Composition Admission Requirements
- Online application
- A personal statement
- A resume or CV
- Three recommendation letters
- Portfolio of scores and recordings
- Interview
AcademicsLink to section
Master's Degrees and RequirementsLink to section
The Master of Music in Contemporary Media and Film Composition degree requires 36 units for completion. Students are in residence for two academic years and complete coursework within the department and in other departments of the Eastman School.
Graduate Course TitlesLink to section
- JCM 433-434: Film Scoring Techniques I-II
- JCM 435: Arranging for the Recording Studio
- JCM 436: Video Game Scoring
- JCM 454: Contemporary Styles Composition
- JCM 455: Composing for Digital Media
- JCM 456: Advanced Performance Projects – Contemporary Media
- JCM 475-476: Writing Projects – Contemporary Media
- JCM 491-492: Media Composition Forum