8 January 2025 - 26 March 2025 ( 22 hours, 11 weeks )
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Waterloo Centre
Study more advanced film scoring techniques including the use of orchestration for thematic variation and hitting precise sync points. Learn to use textural composition techniques and study the music of film composers including Hans Zimmer and Danny Elfman, Steven Price. Develop ostinato sequences, export a project to Sibelius for orchestration and mix a film project.
Demonstrations and explanations from Tutor Practical workshops Class discussion of listening assignments Taking notes during lectures and audio-visual presentations Individual projects
Completion of Film Scoring 1 Access outside of class to a computer A strong interest in music. Some experience of using Apple computers would be an advantage, but support during class will be given. Songwriting and/or composition experience desired but not required. Basic computer skills, file management, etc.
Demonstrations will be given using Logic Pro X software but can be applied to other digital audio workstations such as Ableton, Cubase, Pro Tools and Reaper. Due to the nature of the instruments/content of the course you might be exposed to high volume levels. We strongly encourage everyone to bring a pair of ear plugs to every lesson.
Pen and paper to take notes A USB memory stick to save your work Handouts and materials given by the tutor
