Film Scoring Diploma 2018F
Valid for catalog year fall 2018–summer 2019 only. For students who entered Berklee prior to fall 2018, search major grids for past catalog years.
Students intending to enroll in the Film Scoring Diploma program are assumed to advance place in core harmony and arranging upon matriculation to the college. Please see the Film Scoring Department for guidance prior to registration in all semesters.
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Core
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Major
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Liberal Arts
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Electives
Semester 1
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PIXX-111 | Private Instruction 1 | 2 |
| ENXX-xxx | Ensemble | 1 |
| AR-111 | Arranging 1 | 2 |
| HR-112 | Harmony 2 | 2 |
| ET-111 | Ear Training 1 | 2 |
| MTEC-111 | Introduction to Music Technology | 2 |
| LENS-10x | LENS Seminar - choose 1 LENS-101 Engaging with Artistic Space (Boston only) LENS-103 Engaging with Boston Culture and History (Boston only) LENS-105 Engaging with Contemporary Issues (Boston only) LENS-107 Engaging with the Community through Service Learning (Boston only) LENS-109 Engaging with Valencia Culture and History (Valencia only) |
2 |
| Total Credits | 13 | |
Semester 2
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PIXX-112 | Private Instruction 2 | 2 |
| ENXX-xxx | Ensemble | 1 |
| HR-211 | Harmony 3 | 2 |
| ET-112 | Ear Training 2 | 2 |
| CM-211 | Tonal Harmony and Composition 1 | 2 |
| LENG-111 | Introduction to College Writing | 3 |
| ISKB-211 | Basic Keyboard 1 | 1 |
| Total Credits | 13 | |
Semester 3 (suggested semester to study abroad)
| Course # | Title | Credits |
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| PIXX-211 | Private Instruction 3 | 1 |
| ENXX-xxx | Ensemble | 1 |
| ILXX-xxx | Instrumental Lab | 1 |
| HR-212 | Harmony 4 | 2 |
| XXXX-xxx | Ear Training 3/Solfege 1 - choose 1 ET-211 Ear Training 3 ET-231 Solfege 1 |
2 |
| CM-212 | Tonal Harmony and Composition 2 | 2 |
| CP-210 | The Art of Counterpoint 1 | 3 |
| ISKB-212 | Basic Keyboard 2 | 1 |
| Total Credits | 13 | |
Semester 4
| Course # | Title | Credits |
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| PIXX-212 | Private Instruction 4 | 1 |
| ENXX-xxx | Ensemble | 1 |
| ILXX-xxx | Instrumental Lab | 1 |
| XXXX-xxx | Ear Training 4/Solfege 2 - choose 1 ET-212 Ear Training 4 ET-232 Solfege 2 |
2 |
| CP-215 | The Art of Counterpoint 2 | 2 |
| FS-221 | Intensive Introduction to Film Scoring | 2 |
| CM-221 | Techniques of Tonal Writing | 2 |
| CM-231 | Instrumentation and Score Preparation | 2 |
| Total Credits | 13 | |
Semester 5
| Course # | Title | Credits |
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| XXXX-xxx | Conducting 1 - choose 1 COND-211 Conducting 1 COND-216 Conducting 1 with Live Keyboard Ensemble |
1 |
| 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 |
| FS-203 | Scoring Technology 1 | 2 |
| FS-241 | Dramatic Scoring 1 | 2 |
| XXXX-xxx | General Electives | 5 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Semester 6
| Course # | Title | Credits |
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| COND-217 | Conducting 2 with Live Keyboard Ensemble | 1 |
| LHUM-400 | Professional Development Seminar | 2 |
| MHIS-22X | Music of the African Diaspora in the United States - choose 1 MHIS-221 Music of the African Diaspora in the United States: Topics MHIS-222 Music of the African Diaspora in the United States: Icons MHIS-223 Music of the African Diaspora in the United States: Chronology |
2 |
| FS-303 | Scoring Technology 2 | 2 |
| FS-340 | Dramatic Orchestration for Film | 2 |
| FS-341 | Dramatic Scoring 2 | 2 |
| XXXX-xxx | General Electives | 1 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Semester 7
| Course # | Title | Credits |
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| XXXX-xxx | Music History Elective (any MHIS course level 300 or higher) - choose 1 MHIS-317 19th Century Program Music MHIS-319 History of Jazz MHIS-322 History of Rock Music MHIS-325 History of American Musical Theater MHIS-327 History of Country Music MHIS-331 History of Film Music MHIS-341 African American Music, History, and Culture - Contemporary Connections MHIS-342 The Music of the English-Speaking Caribbean Islands MHIS-343 Survey of Brazilian Music History MHIS-347 Music of Women Composers MHIS-353 African American Composers: Classical Tradition MHIS-361 Concert Music after 1945 |
2 |
| FS-351 | Post-Romantic Scoring | 2 |
| FS-403 | Scoring Technology 3 | 2 |
| FS-441 | Dramatic Scoring 3 | 2 |
| XXXX-xxx | Approved Specified Elective | 2 |
| XXXX-xxx | General Electives | 1 |
| Total Credits | 11 | |
Semester 8
| Course # | Title | Credits |
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| XXXX-xxx | Senior Portfolio- choose 1 FS-487 Senior Portfolio and Seminar in Film Scoring FS-489 Senior Portfolio and Seminar in Game Scoring |
2 |
| XXXX-xxx | Advanced Film Scoring Elective (any FS 400 level course not taken except FS 495) - choose 1 FS-433 Stylistic Adaptation in Film Scoring FS-435 Scoring the Moment FS-440 Advanced Dramatic Orchestration and Recording Techniques FS-461 Comparative DAWs and the Integrated Composer's Studio FS-468 Contemporary Techniques in Film Scoring FS-471 Advanced Scoring and Implementation for Video Games FS-475 Advanced Film Music Editing FS-481 Film Scoring Practicum FS-482 Film Scoring Practicum for Documentary FS-484 Scoring for Silent Films 1 FS-485 Scoring for Silent Films 2 |
2 |
| XXXX-xxx | General Electives | 1 |
| Total Credits | 5 | |
* 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.