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AAFT has been providing education in media, arts,and management for the past 30 years.

Master’s in Performing Arts (Specialization in Music)

The Master of Performing Arts (Specialization in Music) Course transforms you into an advanced Music Performer and Producer in domains like Hindustani Classical Music, Western Music, Indian and Western Instrumental and Percussion Music, Folk Music, Digital Music Production, Analog Music Production, Sound Designing, Programming, Music Arrangements, Sampling, Audio Sequencing, Mixing-Mastering, Exploring different genres. Get a 2-year Master of Performing Arts (Specialization in Music) Program and become industry-ready with the latest tools, work on real-world projects, and attend Expert Sessions.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

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  • After you have completed this course, you will receive a Masters of Performing Arts Degree certificate from AAFT stating that you have acquired the skill set of a Music Performer & Music Producer, validating your ability to lead Music Performance and Music Production efforts in your organization.
  • This Masters of Performing Arts certification course gives you an in-depth understanding and advanced knowledge of the important Music Performance & Music Production domains and includes real-world projects for gaining domain experience to help you become industry-ready.
  • Solo Recording, Instruments Recording

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  • Beat Making In Different Time Signature

    Throughout the course, the students are provided with following projects

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  • Creating Tracks in different genres

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  • Mixing And Mastering Projects

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  • BGM & Foley Projects

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  • Indian Classical Music Projects

    Throughout the course, the students are provided with following projects

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  • Western Music Projects

    Throughout the course, the students are provided with following projects

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  • Folk Music Projects

    Throughout the course, the students are provided with following projects

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  • Contemporary Music Projects

    Throughout the course, the students are provided with following projects

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Student Projects

With our focus on practical pedagogy, we ensure that we facilitate music degree courses that align with the latest industry developments. This helps our students build the practical skill sets required to excel in the world of music. As part of the curriculum, the student will be prepared with an extensive portfolio of sound design, film scores, and audio samples.

Solo Recording
Beat Making
Mixing Projects
Mastering Projects
BGM Projects
Foley Projects
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SYLLABUS

Throughout the course, the students are provided with following projects

Semester 1

  • Communication skills, listening, and speaking practice
  • Introduction to the complete recording process and microphone sound response
  • Uses of studio microphones and recording rhythm
  • The importance of the essentials of Grammar,office Comunication and Office Correspondence
  • Details and Values of Presentation Skills, Interviews, and Benefits of Group Discussion
  • Definitions of the Elements and Principles of Indian Classical Music with the Concepts of Ragas, Swara, and Shruti
  • Importance of Tanpura and Life Sketch of Music Scholars and Their Contribution to Indian Music, Vishnu Digambar Bhatkhande, Amir Khusro, Swami Haridas, Tansen, Pt.Bhimsen Joshi, Gangu bhai Hungal, Introduction to Tabla and Pakhawaj and Classification of Different Taals with the Taal System Knowledge of Thaai, Dugun, Teengun, and Chaugun of Taals and ability to accompany Tabla with vocal and instrumental music Contributions and Life Sketches of Great Artists
  • Evolution of Raga with one chota khayal like bilawal, yaman, bhupali, bhairav, etc.
  • Knowledge of Taalas like ektal, trital, jhaptal, dadra, keherwa, etc.
  • Notes, scales, and chord formations
  • Basics of Rock Singing
  • Basic sense of Rhythm
  • Oral rendering of bols and taals of the syllabus
  • Finger exercises in Guitar and Piano
  • Technical communication
  • Basic writing skills

Semester 2

  • Using various production plugins such as Flanger,Chorus,Vibrato,Digital Guitar Amps, Filters, Cutoff, and Resonance
  • Knowledge of digital sound recording and audio production platforms to lead a creative project from idea inception to final delivery
  • Uses of MIDI and Digital Audio File formats,Compressed and Uncompressed audio formats
  • Concepts of Art Music, Popular Music, Folk Music, and Temple Music and study of the structure of Musical forms and Regional Music
  • A Comparative and Critical Study of Indian Film Music, Indian Fusion Music in World Cinema, and the Use of Regional Languages for Integrating Popular Indian Music
  • Introduction to Western Art and Music Understanding concepts and various compositions of Western music
  • Orchestra in Western Classical Music and Understanding Western Classical Music and Indian Classical Music
  • Classification of Voice Culture with its history and concepts of music services
  • Introduction to sound services and their use in multimedia
  • Production of a piece of music based on classical form
  • Production of a piece of music based on Western form
  • Working with DAW, NNXT samples,REX Player, Sutraktor, 3rd party plugins,Kontakt, Massive, Syncing third-party plugins with Nuendo

Semester 3

  • Making a music video on one classical music-based song and one Western number
  • Musical acoustics and the physics behind it
  • A detailed study of Karnatic music and its eminent scholars
  • Using MIDI as a key component in production exercises
  • Digital music consoles and the use of VSTs
  • Psychological Value of Different Music and Aesthetical Study of Genres
  • Aesthetics and artistic thoughts of music with Realism, Formalism, Referentialism, Romanticism, Classicism, e.t.c. subcategories
  • Detail Study and Recital Practices on the Raagas mentioned: Puriya Kalyan, Suddha Kalyan, Marubihaag Purvi, Darbari Kanada and Nayaki Kanada, Chandrakounsh, Rageshree
  • Ability to sing thumri and tappas.
  • Production of a music video based on the studies of previous and present semesters

Semester 4

  • Knowledge of Song Treatment, Instrumental Treatment, and Bridging
  • Working with DAW, NNXT samples,REX player, Sutraktor, 3rd party plugins,Kontakt,massive,Syncing third-party plugins with Nuendo
  • Using various production plugins such as Flanger,Chorus,Vibrato,Digital Guitar Amps, Filters, Cutoff, and Resonan
  • Introduction to the Concept of Mixing, Equalizers, and Compressors
  • Using reverbs, delays, and pattern sequence
  • Study of Indian Ragas
  • Malkauns,Jaunpuri,Kedar,Haeer,Kalingada,Tilang,Peelu,Tilakkamod,Yaman,Vihag,Marwa,Multani,Sohini,Purvi
  • Introduction to Western music with all its essential elements
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JOB ROLES/ CAREER PROSPECTS

INDUSTRY LINKS

• Music Industry
• Film Industry
• Fm & Radio Industry

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PLACEMENT TIE-UPS

GET TRAINED BY THE WORLD-CLASS FACULTY

We boast a team of highly qualified professors who are acclaimed practitioners in their respective industries. The team is dedicated to helping students prepare themselves for a successful career and life through their enriched insights and experiences.

OUR INFRASTRUCTURE

Our state-of-the-art infrastructure boasts industry-relevant advanced studios, labs, high-end equipment, the latest iMacs and Windows systems with relevant software, etc., to ensure that students get a first-hand understanding of industry concepts and work.

OUR EVENTS

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