Masters Degree

Masters in Music

The Music program at Atlanta University of Georgia is designed for students who are passionate about the art of music and its various aspects. Students explore music theory, composition, performance,...

1 Year (Self-Paced)

Duration

10

Total Courses

60 Hours

Credit Hours

$60,000

Total Cost

Music

Program Overview

The Music program at Atlanta University of Georgia is designed for students who are passionate about the art of music and its various aspects. Students explore music theory, composition, performance, and music history. They have the opportunity to develop their skills in a wide range of musical genres and instruments. The program fosters creativity, artistic expression, and musical excellence. Graduates are well-prepared to pursue careers as musicians, composers, music educators, or music industry professionals. They contribute to the creation, performance, and appreciation of music, enriching both their lives and the lives of others through the power of music.

Key Highlights

Flexible Schedule

1 Year (Self-Paced)

Admission Criteria

Bachelor's Degree or equiv. international education

Course Curriculum by Modules

Explore our comprehensive curriculum designed to provide you with industry-relevant skills and knowledge.

01

Module 1: Core Courses

5 courses in this module

PA-016
Performing Arts

The course starts with an introduction to art in general and explains the ways in which humans are i...

Course Overview

The course starts with an introduction to art in general and explains the ways in which humans are inspired to make art. It presents a variety of painting media and the approaches to printmaking. It explains how artists use the computer as a tool to plan and create three-dimensional art.

PA-123
Entertainment Law

This course provides a comprehensive overview of the legal, business and financial aspects of filmed...

Course Overview

This course provides a comprehensive overview of the legal, business and financial aspects of filmed entertainment, with pertinent comparisons and contrasts between the motion picture and television industries, and between studio and independent production. It presents a context for a profound understanding of selected topics and transactions.

PA-260
Theater

The course provides an introduction and overview of the history, craft, and art of the theatre to fo...

Course Overview

The course provides an introduction and overview of the history, craft, and art of the theatre to foster an informed appreciation of theatrical events. The course includes dramatic structure, style, purpose and effect are the keys to understanding the forms of communication among author, performer and audience.

PA-661
Music

The course is a study of the development of western music from its beginnings through the end of the...

Course Overview

The course is a study of the development of western music from its beginnings through the end of the Baroque period. Emphasis will be placed on developing a thorough knowledge of music literature.

PA-667
Film

The course is designed as an introduction to an interrelated set of approaches to film study, all of...

Course Overview

The course is designed as an introduction to an interrelated set of approaches to film study, all of them defined by their attention to the filmic text. The course begins with an extended examination of the elements of film form, principally style (mise-enscène, cinematographic properties, editing, sound) and narrative (structure and narration).

02

Module 2: Specialized Courses

5 courses in this module

MUS-023
Styles in Jazz Music

This course consists of the study of instrumental jazz music from an individual perspective as well...

Course Overview

This course consists of the study of instrumental jazz music from an individual perspective as well as group performances. The content of this course will include some historical, cultural, philosophical, and pedagogical foundations of jazz styles.

MUS-408
Rock Music

This course considers some critical accounts of the music industry, of subcultures, and of mass medi...

Course Overview

This course considers some critical accounts of the music industry, of subcultures, and of mass media aesthetics; some historical dimensions of rock and some analytical approaches deriving from the main theoretical traditions of Western art music, psychoanalysis, semiotics, and ethnography—as applied to, for example, rhythm, tonality, and voice.

MUS-543
Voice and Articulation

The course “Voice and Articulation” presents principles and practice of improving voice, articulatio...

Course Overview

The course “Voice and Articulation” presents principles and practice of improving voice, articulation, pronunciation, foreign and regional dialects. Primary emphasis is on individual speech improvement.

MUS-874
World Music

This course explores the ways that music is both shaped by and gives shape to the cultural settings...

Course Overview

This course explores the ways that music is both shaped by and gives shape to the cultural settings in which it is performed; through studying selected musical traditions from around the world.

PA-947
Music Appreciation

The course provides opportunities to become familiar with the basic elements of music as well. Empha...

Course Overview

The course provides opportunities to become familiar with the basic elements of music as well. Emphasis is on learning to listen to music and on the role it plays within the wider contexts of history and society.

Tuition & Fees Breakdown

Total Program Investment

$60,000

Complete program cost including all fees

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Detailed Cost Breakdown

Fee Component Amount
Total Program Cost
$60,000
Financial Aid Available

Multiple financing options and scholarships are available to help you achieve your educational goals.

Admissions & Eligibility Requirements

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Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor's Degree or equiv. international education

Credit Hours Required

60 Hours credit hours

Program Duration

1 Year (Self-Paced)

Courses Offered

10 total courses in the program

Application Process

1
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2
Document Review

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3
Evaluation

Application reviewed

4
Decision

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