Summer Enrollment is Open! Courses begin June 23, 2025.
Advanced Film Scoring Workshop
MUSC X 498
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.
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Starting at $2,039.00
As few as 12 weeks
What you can learn.
- 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.
Summer 2025 Schedule
Notes
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.
Discounts cannot be applied to a portion of fees for this course. Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.
Week 1 - June 26th- 7PM to 10PM - IN PERSON CLASSROOM MEETING AT UNION
Week 2 - July 3rd- NO CLASS MEETING
Week 3 -July 10th- 7PM to 10PM - ZOOM Meeting
Week 4 -July 17th - 7PM to 10PM - ZOOM Meeting
Week 5 -July 24th - 7PM to 10PM - ZOOM Meeting
Week 6 -July 31st NO CLASS MEETING
Week 7 - August 7th— RECORDING-2PM to 5PM and 6PM to 9PM AT RECORDING STUDIO
Week 8 - August 14th 7PM to 10PM - ZOOM Meeting
Week 9 - August 21st 7PM to 10PM - ZOOM Meeting
Week 10 - August 28th -NO CLASS MEETING
Week 11 - September 4th - RECORDING-2PM to 5PM and 6PM to 9PM AT RECORDING STUDIO
Week 12- September 12th 7PM to 10PM - IN PERSON CLASSROOM MEETING AT UNION
Refund Deadline
No refunds after July 06, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Lecture
Thu Jun 26, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Burbank
Local 47 Musicians Union
Discussion
Thu Jul 10, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu Jul 17, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu Jul 24, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Off-Site
Thu Aug 7, 2025
2:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Off-Campus
Discussion
Thu Aug 14, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu Aug 21, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu Sep 4, 2025
2:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Off-Campus
Discussion
Thu Sep 11, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Burbank
Local 47 Musicians Union
