Film Scoring on a Budget
Film Scoring on a Budget
MUSC X 483.1
Learn to compose an effective film score on a limited budget using both MIDI pre-records and live professional musicians.
Typically Available
Spring
Duration
As few as 11 weeks
Units
4.0
Current Formats
In Person
Cost
Starting at $2,239.00
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What you can learn.
What you can learn.
Explore topics including spotting and music placement
Understand the methods of synchronizing score to picture
Learn the dramatic utilization of melody, harmony, rhythm, and orchestral texture
Write three cues using MIDI in live recording sessions with professional musicians
About This Course
Learn to compose an effective film score on a limited budget using both MIDI pre-records and live professional musicians. Topics include spotting: the practical and psychological considerations of music placement; methods of synchronizing score to picture; and the dramatic utilization of melody, harmony, rhythm and orchestral texture. You write three cues using MIDI that will be enhanced with live recording sessions played by professional musicians.
Prerequisites
Knowledge of music notation and theory, experience in music composition, MUSC X 449.91 The Art and Craft of MIDI, and MUSC X 483.2 Advanced Orchestration: Applied Techniques for the Studio and Scoring Stage or consent of instructor.
Spring 2026 Schedule
Date
Details
Format
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Wednesday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
In Person
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
Notes
Recording sessions will be held In Person in Los Angeles. Location to be announced.
Discounts cannot be applied to a portion of fees for this course.
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Internet access required.
Deadline
Refunds only available from February 02, 2026 to April 12, 2026
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
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Wed Apr 1, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
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Wed Apr 8, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
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Wed Apr 15, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
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Wed Apr 22, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
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Wed Apr 29, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
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Wed May 6, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
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Wed May 13, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
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Wed May 20, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
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Wed May 27, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
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Wed Jun 3, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
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Wed Jun 10, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
This course applies toward the following programs
Film Scoring
certificate
certificate
Learn the craft and business of creating original music for film, tv and more through hands-on practice.
Learn the craft and business of creating original music for film, tv and more through hands-on practice.