Film Scoring and Commercial Composition Essentials (MACD 1163)

You will gain an understanding of what tools are necessary to successfully compose music for film, commercials and games. With the ubiquity of Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs), advanced sample libraries, and home studios, commercial composition is increasingly accessible to people with a wide range of abilities and experience. Students will gain a better understanding of how film scoring works and a clear path towards pursuing a career in this field, regardless of their previous musical or technical experience.

Course code: MACD 1163

Credits: 0.0

Tuition: $346^*

Length: 15 hours

Course outline: https://www.vcc.ca/cfm-files/course-outline.cfm?subject=MACD&number=1163

Campus: Downtown

Prerequisites

Introduction to Logic Pro (MACD 1141) and Preparatory Music Theory 1 (MUSC 1013), or equivalent.

Schedule†

MACD 1163 schedule for programs:

MACD

Course dates and times may vary throughout the term. Select the CRN number below to see a full schedule.

CRN #	Instructor	Dates	Day/Time	Instructor	Register
10887	Danderfer, James	27-Feb-2020 to 26-Mar-2020	Thu \| 6:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m	Danderfer, James	Register Register /applying/apply-now/registering-to-cs/

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International students

* Fees are approximate and subject to change. Students are required to pay any applicable fee increases. Fees listed are for domestic students. For international programs, visit VCC International.

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Film Scoring and Commercial Composition Essentials (MACD 1163)

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Schedule†

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