Certificate in Music Composition and Film Studies
Anticipated first cohort starting Fall 2027
Under Construction
We are in the building phase of a new post-secondary (undergraduate level) certificate program for aspiring film and media composers looking to fast track their training. This one year program will focus on composition and film studies to prepare students for entry into our Professional Certificate program, allowing them to start their careers in just two years. This will be a great option for career focused composers who may not want to go down the traditional 4-year undergraduate degree route.
See how it's going!
Our list of courses, as seen below, have now been finalized. Some of the titles may change as we work on the course descriptions, but the overall blueprint will remain the same. We're hoping to have everything ready for the catalog within the next month and aiming to open applications for Fall 2027 by the end of the year!
Quarter 1
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Music Theory 1
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Music Theory 2
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Engraving and Copying 1
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Digital Music Production 1
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Music History 1
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Film Studies 1
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Health & Wellness for Creatives
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Ethics & Professionalism
Quarter 2
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Music Theory 3
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Music Theory 4
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Engraving and Copying 2
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Digital Music Production 2
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Music History 2
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Film Studies 2
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Interpersonal Communications & Public Speaking
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Principles of Music Composition
Quarter 3
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Instrumentation & Orchestration 1
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Digital Music Production 3
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Film Studies 3
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Financial Foundations for Independent Artists
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Contemporary Marketing for Composers
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Score Study
Quarter 4
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Instrumentation & Orchestration 2
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Directed Study/Portfolio
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Film Studies 4
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Critical Listening & Analysis
Applicant Requirements
This program is intensive, accelerated, and rigorous. It is not an entry level curriculum for students who have no background or experience with music. The course load is also heavier and more strenuous than a typical college pathway.
Prospective applicants should meet the following qualifications:
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Must be able to read music in both treble and bass clef
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Should be familiar with all major scales/key signatures
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Should have several years experience playing an instrument or singing
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Should have basic keyboard proficiency - be able to identify the keys on a piano, play simple melodies in the right hand and block triads/inversions in the left
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Must have a high school diploma or a GED
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Suggested high school GPA - 3.0
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Suggested GED score - 165