Course Overview

  • Next Available Date: January 2022 - August 2022
  • Virtual Classroom
  • 30 Weeks | 60 Total Hours | 2 Hours / Week
  • Prerequisites: Desktop Music Production AUD2050P, Post-Production Techniques Workshop AUD2070P and Music Theory & Composition MUS3030T
  • Corequisites: None

Music For Media MUS3000P

$2,595

Designed for musicians, this course will provide students with comprehensive insight into the principles and processes used to create music for film, television, and other visual media.

During this course, students will be introduced to the role of music in media, terminology, musical aesthetics, and extensive composer ‘case studies’ and apply these composition and editing techniques to creating original music for a wide variety of visual media applications. Through practical assignments, students will learn to program realistic MIDI sequences using professional sound sample libraries. Students in this course are expected to have thorough and practical knowledge of music theory and harmony, MIDI applications, and Pro Tools software.
  • This is a certificate course which means that students who successfully complete the course will receive a Certificate of Completion from Metalworks Institute. However, this course cannot be applied as a credit towards Metalworks Institute's Online Diploma Programs.

Course Details

Virtual Classroom Schedule

This course is delivered in a Virtual Classroom format. During classes, you will be able to interact with your instructor and peers in real-time through online tools and course software. The course has an assigned class schedule, evaluation dates, and assignment due dates. All classes are recorded and posted to your course page to review any content you may have missed. To get the most out of this course we strongly recommend you attend all classes. Please check the posted class schedule before you enroll. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our admissions team at admissions@metalworksinstitute.com.

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Please Note: Course schedules are subject to change.

About Course Credit

This is a certificate course which means that students who successfully complete the course will receive a Certificate Of Completion from Metalworks Institute. However, this course cannot be applied as a credit towards Metalworks Institute's Online Diploma Programs.

You can browse Online Courses that can be taken For Credit here.

Syllabus

All of Metalworks Institute's online courses are divided into learning modules which are outlined below. A more detailed syllabus is provided once students are registered.

Module 1 - Introduction To Film Music
In this learning module, students will be provided with a broad introduction to various types of music for film and television.

Requirements

Prerequisites & Corequisites
This course has three prerequisites: Desktop Music Production AUD2050P, Post-Production Techniques Workshop AUD2070P, and Music Theory & Composition MUS3030T. In order to take this course, you must have already successfully all of the prerequisites.

Required Textbooks & Resources
• None

Suggested Textbooks & Resources
• None

Course-Specific Hardware & Software Requirements

Required Software
• Pro Tools 2020 Software Subscription
• Pro Tools iLok Key or iLok Cloud

Required Hardware
• Apple Laptop Computer

Minimum Requirements:
• Intel® Mac with macOS 10.15 (Catalina)
• 1.4GHz quad core Intel® Core i5 processor
• 8 GB of RAM (minimum)
• 256GB SSD Storage
• Thunderbolt 3 to USB Adapter

• Professional Quality Headphones

General Requirements

Below are the minimum requirements to access and participate in the course environment. Please make sure to also check the Prerequisites, Corequisites and Course-Specific Requirements section above, and ensure your computer meets or exceeds the minimum system requirements for all software needed for your course.

Mac Users
• OS X 10.10
• Yosemite or Higher

PC Users
• Windows 10

All Users
• Latest Version of Google Chrome or Safari
• Microsoft Teams
• Webcam
• Speakers or Headphones
• Internal or External Microphone
• High-Speed Internet Connection

Instructor

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Pier Di Biase
Instructor

Pier Di Biase is a highly educated and talented musician, composer, audio engineer, and educator with over a decade of experience working in higher education. Some of Pier's credits include two AA Jazz albums along with production credits for Global News, the Life Network, and WTN. 
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Please Note: Instructor(s) is/are subject to change based on availablity.

Questions?

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