Immerse yourself into the creative and logistical process of scoring a film from finding your own musical aesthetic to the practicalities of collaborating with others in the scoring process.
Cover topics such as dealing with temp scores, spotting sessions, and communicating with directors
Work on incorporating themes and variations as you overcome creative roadblocks
Find your creative voice, breathe life into your scores, and communicate beyond the notes
Record your cues in a professional recording studio with live musicians
About this course:
This course will immerse you in the creative and logistical process of scoring a film. Topics include collaborating and communicating with directors, dealing with temp scores, learning how spotting sessions work, incorporating themes and variations, and overcoming creative roadblocks. In addition, you learn how to breathe life into your scores, how to find your voice, and how to communicate beyond the notes on the page when working with live ensembles. Instruction includes the opportunity to record your cues in a professional recording studio with live musicians.
Prerequisites
MUSC X 449.41 Recording, Editing, and Mixing Techniques for Film Composers and MUSC X 483.1 Film Scoring on a Budget, or consent of instructor.
This course will meet via Zoom as well as In-Person (location to be announced). Recording sessions will be held at recording studios in the Los Angeles area.
In-Person recording sessions, schedule, and locations to be announced.
Discounts cannot be applied to a portion of fees for this course. Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.
Refund Deadline
No refunds after September 30, 2023
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Tue Sep 26, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Oct 3, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Oct 10, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Oct 17, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Oct 24, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Oct 31, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Nov 7, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Nov 14, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Nov 21, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Nov 28, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Dec 5, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Dec 12, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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