Graduate students will meet the following student performance criteria:

Music Composition

• Demonstrate an understanding of advanced concepts in the language of music: harmony, melody, and rhythm
• Orchestrate and arrange music at a professional level
• Write or edit music for different visual environments (such as film, television, animation, games, multimedia, and commercials) at a professional level

Production Skills and Technical Knowledge

• Demonstrate proficiency with software related to contemporary sound production techniques

Professional Readiness

• Think critically and demonstrate flexibility in creating or editing music for client needs
• Complete a final project which reflects professional goals