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Professional Certificate in Music for Film & Media
On-Campus and Low-Residency Options

Professional Certificate Application

Instructions on how to submit your other materials (transcripts, letters of recommendation, portfolio) will be sent to you once you complete this application (check your spam box just in case). If you do not receive these instructions within 1 business day please email PNWFS director Sammy Applegate at sammy@pnwfilmmusic.com​

School Information

What term are you applying for
Fall 2026
Fall 2027
Fall 2028
Desired Location
On-Campus
Low-Residency
No Preference

Contact Information

Multi-line address

Personal Information

Birthday
Month
Day
Year
I am applying as an International Student
Yes
No

International Students please note that PNWFS is currently unable to issue student visas and may not be able to do so for the Fall 2026 class.

Gender
Male
Female
Other
Ethnic Identification
Asian
Black/African American
Hawaiian Native or Pacific Islander
Hispanic/Latino
Native American/Alaskan Native
White/Caucasian
Other (please specify)

Eligibility Requirement

Which option best describes your eligibility to apply?
Completing or have completed an undergraduate degree
Completing or have completed the PNWFS Certificate of Music Composition and Film Studies
A combination of relevant music work experience and education (see list of examples on the Professional Certificate page)
Completion of the PNWFS Online Evening Program and either relevant music work experience or education
Other (please specify)

Education Information

(Please list all post-secondary education you have received)

Education Information 2

(if applicable)

Education Information 3

(if applicable)

Education Information 4

(if applicable)

Music Related Work Experience

(if you selected an eligibility option above that required relevant music work experience please fill out the appropriate fields below)

Musical Background

Music Reading
Beginner or None
Intermediate
Advanced
Sight Reading
Beginner or None
Intermediate
Advanced
Keyboard Proficiency
Beginner or None
Intermediate
Advanced

Describe your experiences and studies as a composer -- List works you have composed and include the instrumentation details and style of music.

Describe your study of Music Theory. What theories of music have you found most useful in your composing?

List three composers you have been influenced by. (These can be film composers, but do not have to be.)

What draws you to the study of music for film and other media?

Describe the career in music you envision for yourself.

Describe your experience with and study of Music Technology and/or Audio Recording, if any. List all software you have worked with and note level: beginner / novice / advanced.

Signature

(Type in your name as you would normally sign it.)

Reminder for International Students: please note that PNWFS is currently unable to issue student visas and may not be able to do so for the Fall 2026 class.

This school is licensed under Chapter 28C.10 RCW

Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board

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