Music Scoring & Composition BFA

Video editing can be a very powerful visual storytelling tool. Using Adobe Premiere Pro, you will use montage, screen direction, continuity, and stylistic concepts to edit a narrative scene.

Get started on the right note. You'll acquire foundational skills in basic music theory and music notation, as well as basic keyboard techniques for success in later music courses.

Learn the landscape of the sound and music industries, and how to prepare for success in your degree plan. You will identify key audio and music elements, the component parts of a soundtrack, and how music and sound relate to narrative media storytelling.

Avid's Pro Tools Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) technology is embraced by recording artists and audio production professionals around the world. You will be introduced to Avid Pro Tools, the industry standard for audio and music production. You will develop your core skills in recording, editing, audio processing, adding effects, and mixing music and sound design projects. You will be prepared to pass the 100 Level Pro Tools Specialist Certification exam.

Digital audio workstation technology is at the heart of music production today. Learn foundational skills in the use of DAW technology, MIDI, synthesizers, samplers, loops, and multi-track music production, while learning to construct musical ideas effectively.

Audio production skills are key to success in the media industry. In this course you will learn recording, microphones, signal flow, audio editing and more. Gain experience in recording voice, instruments, and how to combine elements to create balanced mixes.

Learn advanced techniques in music production using digital audio workstation software. Increase your ability to compose original music for media and improve your editing skills. You'll learn to integrate MIDI with audio tracks, use plug-ins to create compelling mixes, and to sync music and audio with video.

Everything in the universe dances and has a rhythm. Using rhythm and beats, you'll learn how to create compelling groove in your music, no matter what style. Plus, you'll create drum tracks and beats to learn how rhythm and groove influence song arrangement.

Strong editing skills are the best entry into sound and music work in entertainment media. Learn to edit music for long and short form media with music stems, synchronize music to picture, master cross-fades and tempo mapping, and learn how to interpret the feeling of a scene and enhance its emotional impact. Strengthen your artistic and technical skills in this exciting class that takes your editing skills to a new level.

Develop your demo reel and portfolio materials that reflect your style. You'll build a professional demo reel that demonstrates your abilities as a music creator or sound designer that effectively supports the narrative and emotional content of visual media. Professional practices in the entertainment media industry are also emphasized.