Bachelor of Music
Music Theory and Composition: Screen Scoring
Specialized training in music composition, screen scoring, and technology in a liberal arts university through mentoring and individualized attention.
Master of Music
Music Theory and Composition: Screen Scoring
Become an efficient, versatile composer for the screen through intensive technical training, private lessons, recording sessions, and networking.
Doctor of Philosophy
Music Performance and Composition: Composers
Create a highly personalized program as you refine your compositional voice to write large-scale works and embark on significant research for in-depth study and writing.
About Screen Scoring at NYU Steinhardt
Create music for film, TV, video games, virtual reality, and more. Prepare for your scoring career with intensive course work, our renowned composition faculty, multiple opportunities for collaboration and recording, and access to a vast network of peers, industry practitioners, and accomplished alumni in New York City.
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Networking
Our students work with filmmakers in a variety of different contexts forging many successful and long-lasting relationships.
Recording and Performance
Students participate in recording sessions that serve as our laboratory for current scoring practices.
Masterclasses
Our Friday@1 series presents conversations with some of the most renowned composers, songwriters, publishers, and industry executives in New York City and beyond.
Screen Scoring Summer Workshops
Hone your skills in scoring for TV, film, advertising, or videogames at one of our summer workshops.
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