Game and Interactive Media Scoring Professional Diploma
This page represents sample curriculum only and does not reflect the most recent program requirements. For current requirements, please view the major grids.
Semester 1
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PIXX-111 | Private Instruction 1 | 2 |
| ENXX-xxx | Ensemble | 1 |
| PW-111 | Music Application and Theory | 4 |
| ET-111 | Ear Training 1 | 2 |
| MTEC-1xx | Introduction to Music Technology: choose one MTEC-111 Introduction to Music Technology MTEC-122 Accelerated Introduction to Music Technology | 2 |
| LENS-10x | Engaging Seminar | 2 |
| LENG-111 | Introduction to College Writing | 3 |
| Total Credits | 16 | |
Semester 2
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PIXX-112 | Private Instruction 2 | 2 |
| ENXX-xxx | Ensemble | 1 |
| AR-1xx | Arranging 1: choose one AR-111 Arranging 1 Entering AR-123 Arranging 1 Continuing | 2 |
| ET-1xx | Ear Training 2: choose one ET-112 Ear Training 2 ET-123 Ear Training 2 Entering | 2 |
| HR-11x | Harmony 2: choose one HR-112 Harmony 2 HR-114 Harmony 2 Entering | 2 |
| CM-211 | Tonal Harmony and Composition 1 | 2 |
| XX-xxx | General Elective | 1 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Semester 3
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PIXX-211 | Private Instruction 3 | 1 |
| ENXX-xxx | Ensemble | 1 |
| ILXX-xxx | Instrumental Lab | 1 |
| ET-2xx | Ear Training 3 or Solfege 1: choose one ET-211 Ear Training 3 ET-223 Ear Training 3 Entering ET-231 Solfege 1 | 2 |
| HR-2xx | Harmony 3: choose one HR-211 Harmony 3 HR-213 Harmony 3 Entering HR-215 Harmony 3 Intensive | 2 |
| GAIM-271 | Introduction to Game and Interactive Media Scoring | 2 |
| CM-212 | Tonal Harmony and Composition 2 | 2 |
| XX-xxx | General Elective | 1 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Semester 4
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PIXX-212 | Private Instruction 4 | 1 |
| ENXX-xxx | Ensemble | 1 |
| ILXX-xxx | Instrumental Lab | 1 |
| ET-2xx | Ear Training 4 or Solfege 2: choose one ET-212 Ear Training 4 ET-224 Ear Training 4 Entering ET-232 Solfege 2 | 2 |
| HR-21x | Harmony 4: choose one HR-212 Harmony 4 HR-214 Harmony 4 Entering HR-216 Harmony 4 Intensive | 2 |
| COND-21x | Conducting 1: choose one COND-211 Conducting 1 COND-216 Conducting 1 with Live Keyboard | 1 |
| SCRN-202 | Introduction to Scoring Technology for Media Composers | 2 |
| SCRN-240 | Introduction to Orchestration and Composition for Media Composers | 2 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Semester 5
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GAIM-341 | Compositional Techniques for Interactive Media | 2 |
| GAIM-333 | Game Design for Composers | 3 |
| CP-210 | The Art of Counterpoint | 3 |
| COND-21x | Conducting 2: choose one COND-212 Conducting 2 COND-217 Conducting 2 with Live Keyboard | 1 |
| XX-xxx | General Electives | 2 |
| Total Credits | 11 | |
Semester 6
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GAIM-371 | Scoring for Interactive Media | 3 |
| GAIM-372 | Mixing for Interactive Media | 2 |
| GAIM-381 | Audio Foundations of Interactive Media | 2 |
| AFST-221 | Global Afrodiasporic Musics | 3 |
| LHUM-400 | Professional Development Seminar | 2 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Semester 7
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GAIM-471 | Advanced Scoring for Interactive Media | 3 |
| GAIM-472 | Advanced Mixing for Interactive Media | 2 |
| GAIM-479 | Project Management, Communication, and Collaborative Tools for Interactive Media | 2 |
| MHIS-20x | History of Music in the European Tradition | 2 |
| XX-xxx | General Electives | 4 |
| Total Credits | 13 | |
Semester 8
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GAIM-489 | Senior Portfolio and Seminar in Game and Interactive Media Scoring | 2 |
| SCRN-491 | Business Career Workshop for Media Composers | 2 |
| MHIS-3xx | Music History Elective (any MHIS course level 300 or higher) (MHIS-331 recommended) | 2 |
| XX-xxx | Major Electives: any course with a GAIM prefix not already completed; CP-215, FILM 205, FILM-207, HR-325, IN-495, and any 300 or 400 level courses from the following course prefix areas not already completed. CM, CW, FILM, IR, MB, MTEC, OCOMP, OCWPR, OMBUS, OMPRD, OSONG, PW, SCRN, SW. | 2 |
| Total Credits | 8 | |
Some students choose to study abroad at our Valencia, Spain, campus. It is recommended that GAIMS majors consult with the chair or contact the study abroad office.