Master of Music in Music Technology – Film Music Technology Emphasis Online
Follow your passion, expand your technology acumen and build a strong portfolio for employers with the Master of Music in Music Technology – Film Music Technology Emphasis.
Program Overview
Dive into the online Film Music Program at SUU
Continue your musical journey and acquire valuable expertise in film music technology with the Southern Utah University online Master of Music in Music Technology – Film Music Technology Emphasis online. This fully online program provides practical, ready-to-apply knowledge for the unique skill of pairing music to film.
You will learn specific collaboration skills specialized to film projects, such as the craft of reading and understanding the drama in a scene. Coursework includes a thorough understanding of the software used to sync music to visual images, an in-depth study of sample based virtual instruments and their manipulation through Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI), preparation for a scoring/recording session and project completion in a remote work environment.
At SUU, you will benefit from professional feedback, group experience with other musicians and enjoy networking with professors. Learn from experienced, award-winning faculty with industry relevant expertise and build your portfolio for future endeavors. Completion of a capstone project highlights the skills you have mastered during the program.
In this online film music technology program, you will:
- Learn specific collaboration skills that are unique to film projects, the software used to sync music to picture, and the craft of reading and understanding the drama in a scene
- Understand how to command a digital audio workstation
- Notate music using software
- Learn to record, edit and produce video for performance and promotional needs
- Be able to set up, engineer and run live sound for events
- Learn how to use current, in-practice technology in the entertainment industry today
- Master the craft of coupling music to film and picture
- Be equipped to work in music departments on film and television projects as musicians, composers, music editors and more
- Learn specific collaboration skills that are unique to film projects, the software used to sync music to picture, and the craft of reading and understanding the drama in a scene
- Understand how to command a digital audio workstation
- Notate music using software
- Learn to record, edit and produce video for performance and promotional needs
- Be able to set up, engineer and run live sound for events
- Learn how to use current, in-practice technology in the entertainment industry today
- Master the craft of coupling music to film and picture
- Be equipped to work in music departments on film and television projects as musicians, composers, music editors and more
Careers in Film and Music:
- Music Director
- Music Producer
- Music Editor
- Studio Recording Musician
- Studio Engineer
- Film Music Composer
- Music Director
- Music Producer
- Music Editor
- Studio Recording Musician
- Studio Engineer
- Film Music Composer
Accreditation
The Dixie L. Leavitt School of Business is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International).
Also available:
SUU offers several areas of emphasis in our Master of Music in Music Technology online degree programs. View all of our areas of emphasis here.
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Accreditation
Southern Utah University is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).*
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Tuition
Learn more about our affordable tuition
SUU provides the opportunity to earn an online degree with affordable, pay-as-you-go tuition, which includes all fees.
Tuition Breakdown
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| MMMT Film Music Technology Emphasis | $438 | $1,314 | $13,140 |
Tuition Breakdown
Calendar
Our course schedule is designed for flexibility
The M.M. Music Technology – Film Music Technology Emphasis is delivered in an online format ideal for working professionals, conveniently featuring multiple start dates each year. Choose the start date that's best for you.
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| Term | Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring I | 1/8/25 | 1/1/25 | 1/1/25 | 1/3/25 | 1/8/25 | 2/23/25 |
| Spring II | 2/24/25 | 2/17/25 | 2/17/25 | 2/19/25 | 2/24/25 | 4/20/25 |
| Summer I | 5/12/25 | 5/5/25 | 5/5/25 | 5/7/25 | 5/12/25 | 6/29/25 |
| Summer II | 6/30/25 | 6/23/25 | 6/23/25 | 6/25/25 | 6/30/25 | 8/17/25 |
| Fall I | 8/27/25 | 8/20/25 | 8/20/25 | 8/22/25 | 8/27/25 | 10/14/25 |
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Admissions
Steps to being admitted into our online Film Music Technology program
At SUU, we’ve streamlined the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. Please read the requirements for the M.M. Music Technology – Film Music Technology Emphasis online, including what additional materials you need and where you should send them.
Admission Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
- 3.0 GPA*
- Portfolio Samples
*Students with a minimum GPA of 2.7 overall or in the last 60 credit hours of undergraduate may be considered for conditional admission but will not be eligible for graduate assistantships. Additionally, conditional admission is no guarantee of subsequent full admission.
A bachelor's degree is required; a bachelor's degree in music is preferred or the applicant must show equivalent experience within their resume and music portfolio.
Cumulative GPA requirement
Cumulative undergraduate or graduate GPA of 3.0 or in the last 60 credit hours (whichever is higher).
Portfolio samples
Audio or video recording samples showing current skill level as a performer, composer and/or technologist as links to SoundCloud, YouTube or other acceptable media pages (submitted through online application).
Transcripts
Please submit official transcripts from the college/university in which a bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree from a regionally accredited institution was obtained.
- Transcript Assist - We can help you obtain your transcript at no cost! Simply give us permission by filling out the Transcript Assist form in your application. Once your application is submitted, we’ll request your transcript and notify you when it arrives. Please note that we only request the transcript for your highest earned degree. We can obtain transcripts from institutions that are part of the Parchment or National Student Clearinghouse networks, which includes most schools. Check their websites to see if your college is a member. If your institution is not affiliated, you’ll need to submit your transcript to SUU yourself.
- Applicants who have graduated from SUU do not need to submit a transcript
- International transcripts must include a transcript evaluation from a third-party service such as The Evaluation Company (TEC) or WES showing that the degree is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree
Official transcripts must be mailed or emailed directly from the granting institution(s) to:
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Admissions Office
Southern Utah University
PO Box 8008
Cedar City, Utah 84720
Courses
Film Music Masters Online Degree Courses
The M.M. Music Technology – Film Music Technology Emphasis online curriculum is comprised of 10 courses (30 credit hours) including 18 credit hours of core courses and 12 credit hours in your selected area of emphasis.
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