Film and Media Scoring 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 |
| AR-1xx | Arranging 1 - choose 1 AR-111 Arranging 1 Entering AR-123 Arranging 1 Continuing | 2 |
| HR-11x | Harmony 2 - choose 1 HR-112 Harmony 2 HR-114 Harmony 2 Entering | 2 |
| MTEX-1xx | Introduction to Music Technology - choose 1 MTEC-111 Introduction to Music Technology MTEC-122 Accelerated Introduction to Music Technology | 2 |
| ET-111 | Ear Training 1 | 2 |
| LENS-10x | Engaging Seminar | 2 |
| Total Credits | 13 | |
Semester 2
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PIXX-112 | Private Instruction 2 | 2 |
| ENXX-xxx | Ensemble | 1 |
| HR-21x | Harmony 3 - choose 1 HR-211 Harmony 3 HR-213 Harmony 3 Entering HR-215 Harmony 3 Intensive | 2 |
| ET-1xx | Ear Training 2 - choose 1 ET-112 Ear Training 2 ET-123 Ear Training 2 Entering | 2 |
| CM-211 | Tonal Harmony and Composition 1 | 2 |
| LENG-111 | Introduction to College Writing | 3 |
| XXXX-xxx | General Electives | 1 |
| Total Credits | 13 | |
Semester 3 (suggested semester to study abroad)
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PIXX-211 | Private Instruction 3 | 1 |
| ENXX-xxx | Ensemble | 1 |
| ILXX-xxx | Instrumental Lab | 1 |
| HR-21x | Harmony 4 - choose 1 HR-212 Harmony 4 HR-214 Harmony 4 Entering HR-216 Harmony 4 Intensive | 2 |
| ET-2xx | Ear Training 3 or Solfege 1 - choose 1 ET-211 Ear Training 3 ET-223 Ear Training 3 Entering ET-231 Solfege 1 | 2 |
| CM-212 | Tonal Harmony and Composition 2 | 2 |
| CP-210 | The Art of Counterpoint | 3 |
| XXXX-xxx | General Electives | 1 |
| Total Credits | 13 | |
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 1 ET-212 Ear Training 4 ET-224 Ear Training 4 Entering ET-232 Solfege 2 | 2 |
| CP-215 | The Art of Counterpoint 2 | 2 |
| FILM-200 | Introduction to Film Scoring | 2 |
| SCRN-202 | Introduction to Scoring Technology for Media Composers | 2 |
| SCRN-240 | Introduction to Composition and Orchestration for Media Composers | 2 |
| Total Credits | 13 | |
Semester 5
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| XXXX-xxx | Conducting 1 - choose 1 COND-211 Conducting 1 COND-216 Conducting 1 with Live Keyboard Ensemble | 1 |
| AFST-221 | Global Afrodiasporic Musics | 3 |
| FILM-205 | Scoring Technology 1 | 2 |
| FILM-207 | Dramatic Scoring 1 | 2 |
| XXXX-xxx | General Electives | 4 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Semester 6
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COND-217 | Conducting 2 with Live Keyboard Ensemble | 1 |
| LHUM-400 | Professional Development Seminar | 2 |
| MHIS-20x | History of Music in the European Tradition - choose 1 MHIS-201 History of Music in the European Tradition: Topics MHIS-202 History of Music in the European Tradition: Iconic Works MHIS-203 History of Music in the European Tradition: Chronology | 2 |
| FILM-305 | Scoring Technology 2 | 2 |
| FILM-340 | Dramatic Orchestration for Film | 2 |
| FILM-307 | Dramatic Scoring 2 | 2 |
| XXXX-xxx | General Electives | 1 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Semester 7
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MHIS-3xx | Music History Elective (any MHIS course level 300 or higher) (MHIS-331 recommended) | 2 |
| FILM-351 | Post-Romantic Scoring | 2 |
| FILM-405 | Scoring Technology 3 | 2 |
| FILM-407 | Dramatic Scoring 3 | 2 |
| XXXX-xxx | Major Electives (select from list below) CM-312, CM-341, CM-342, CM-361, CM-441, COND-351, COND-361, CP-311, CW-255, GAIM-265, GAIM-271, GAIM-371, GAIM-372, GAIM-381, GAIM-471, GAIM-472, GAIM-479, GAIM-483, HR-325, IN-495, MLAN-312, MB-201, MB-211, PW-463, SCRN-483, SW-273, SW-345, or any advanced FILM course not taken as requirement. | 2 |
| Total Credits | 10 | |
Semester 8
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FS-487 | Senior Portfolio and Seminar in Film Scoring | 2 |
| SCRN-491 | Business Career Workshop for Media Composers Online | 2 |
| FILM-4xx | Advanced Film Scoring Elective (any FILM, GAIM, or SCRN 400-level course not already completed, and PW-463) | 2 |
| Total Credits | 6 | |
* Offered spring and fall only
Study abroad at our Valencia, Spain, campus. It is recommended that film scoring majors study in Valencia during their third semester. For specific program information, please see the chair of your major or contact the study abroad office.