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 #TitleCredits
PIXX-111Private Instruction 12
ENXX-xxxEnsemble1
AR-1xxArranging 1 - choose 1
AR-111 Arranging 1 Entering
AR-123 Arranging 1 Continuing		2
HR-11xHarmony 2 - choose 1
HR-112 Harmony 2
HR-114 Harmony 2 Entering		2
MTEX-1xxIntroduction to Music Technology - choose 1
MTEC-111 Introduction to Music Technology
MTEC-122 Accelerated Introduction to Music Technology		2
ET-111Ear Training 12
LENS-10xEngaging Seminar2
Total Credits13

Semester 2

Course #TitleCredits
PIXX-112Private Instruction 22
ENXX-xxxEnsemble1
HR-21xHarmony 3 - choose 1
HR-211 Harmony 3
HR-213 Harmony 3 Entering
HR-215 Harmony 3 Intensive		2
ET-1xxEar Training 2 - choose 1
ET-112 Ear Training 2
ET-123 Ear Training 2 Entering		2
CM-211Tonal Harmony and Composition 12
LENG-111Introduction to College Writing3
XXXX-xxxGeneral Electives1
Total Credits13

Semester 3 (suggested semester to study abroad)

Course #TitleCredits
PIXX-211Private Instruction 31
ENXX-xxxEnsemble1
ILXX-xxxInstrumental Lab1
HR-21xHarmony 4 - choose 1
HR-212 Harmony 4
HR-214 Harmony 4 Entering
HR-216 Harmony 4 Intensive		2
ET-2xxEar Training 3 or Solfege 1 - choose 1
ET-211 Ear Training 3
ET-223 Ear Training 3 Entering
ET-231 Solfege 1		2
CM-212Tonal Harmony and Composition 22
CP-210The Art of Counterpoint3
XXXX-xxxGeneral Electives1
Total Credits13

Semester 4

Course #TitleCredits
PIXX-212Private Instruction 41
ENXX-xxxEnsemble1
ILXX-xxxInstrumental Lab1
ET-2xxEar Training 4 or Solfege 2 - choose 1
ET-212 Ear Training 4
ET-224 Ear Training 4 Entering
ET-232 Solfege 2		2
CP-215The Art of Counterpoint 22
FILM-200Introduction to Film Scoring2
SCRN-202Introduction to Scoring Technology for Media Composers2
SCRN-240Introduction to Composition and Orchestration for Media Composers2
Total Credits13

Semester 5

Course #TitleCredits
XXXX-xxxConducting 1 - choose 1
COND-211 Conducting 1
COND-216 Conducting 1 with Live Keyboard Ensemble		1
AFST-221Global Afrodiasporic Musics3
FILM-205Scoring Technology 12
FILM-207Dramatic Scoring 12
XXXX-xxxGeneral Electives4
Total Credits12

Semester 6

Course #TitleCredits
COND-217Conducting 2 with Live Keyboard Ensemble1
LHUM-400Professional Development Seminar2
MHIS-20xHistory 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-305Scoring Technology 22
FILM-340Dramatic Orchestration for Film2
FILM-307Dramatic Scoring 22
XXXX-xxxGeneral Electives1
Total Credits12

Semester 7

Course #TitleCredits
MHIS-3xxMusic History Elective (any MHIS course level 300 or higher) (MHIS-331 recommended)2
FILM-351Post-Romantic Scoring2
FILM-405Scoring Technology 32
FILM-407Dramatic Scoring 32
XXXX-xxxMajor 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 Credits10

Semester 8

Course #TitleCredits
FS-487Senior Portfolio and Seminar in Film Scoring2
SCRN-491Business Career Workshop for Media Composers Online2
FILM-4xxAdvanced Film Scoring Elective (any FILM, GAIM, or SCRN 400-level course not already completed, and PW-463)2
Total Credits6

* 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.