Music for film 1 - the process

For composers, producers, writers and directors interested in the process of making music for film. Looks at the role and relationships of the composer within a production team. No prior music experience needed.

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Key course information

Dates
22/10/11 - 23/10/11

Day(s)
Sat-Sun

Duration
1 week

Time
10:00 - 17:00

Fees
Full fee: £135^NC

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
MK870

Availability
This course has finished

^NC: No concessionary fees available as there is no government funding for this course.

This course has finished

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Course outline

What is the course about?

This is a two-day course aimed at producers, directors, composers and writers and will explain the entire process of composing music to film. From reading the script to “spotting” the film, budgeting and scheduling, recording, mixing and dubbing. It will explain the various roles within and relationships between the sound, music and other post-production teams. This course is ideal for film producers, directors, writers and composers who would like to make optimum use of time, talent and resources and film and music aficionados who would like to know more about this exciting industry.

What topics will we cover?

The Process:
• The script
• The spotting session
• Temporary music (a ‘temp’ track)
• Budget
• Concept
• Composing
• Demonstrating the score
• Orchestrating
• Copying
• Recording
• Mixing
• Delivery
• The dubbing session
Practicalities:
• Creating temp tracks
• Scheduling
• Project management
• The music, sound and post-production teams
Exercises:
• Spotting
• Creating a temp track
• Creating a schedule
• Creating a budget
* Pitching your ideas.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

- Spot a film
- Create a temp track
- Create a schedule
- Create a budget.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

The course is designed to give an introduction to the process of music for picture. No musical skill is required. Temp tracks will be created using Logic Pro, but no previous experience of Logic Pro is required though any experience will be useful. The schedule, budget and contract exercises can be completed by using Microsoft “Word” or with pen on paper.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

The course will generally be taught with an explanation, a demonstration and discussion followed by practical work. You will work on one of 10 Mac based workstations to work on the exercises. You will receive regular support, encouragement and feedback from your tutor throughout the course.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

CDrs can be bought for saving your work (£0.50) or students may bring in USB flash drives to back up their work for use elsewhere. Students should always bring a note pad and pen.

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

No.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made. You will save each week's work as new files, providing a record of your progress. You may request written feedback from the tutor at the end of the course.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 213 of the 11/12 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

This course is ideally followed by “Film Music 2 – The Practice”. This is a four day-day course aimed at giving composers, music producers and sound designers the practical skills required for creating music for film. The course is taught with Logic Pro.

If you want more in-depth study of advanced production techniques we offer a full 10-week course 'Mixing and advanced music production techniques'.
With the growing popularity of music software, further progression in this area tends towards learning and integrating additional programs and approaches. We offer a variety of courses in traditional sequencing packages, eg., Cubase, Logic and Pro Tools.
All-in-one software studio approaches are covered in our Reason and Ableton Live courses whilst musicianship and composition, notation and manuscript production are covered in our Sibelius courses.
Experimental approaches are explored in our Max/MSP courses.
We also offer a range of fast-track introductory courses to most of our programs.
The music department additionally offers a wide range of instrumental and musicianship courses.
For further advice call the music office on 020 7492 2630 or email music@citylit.ac.uk.

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2630

music@citylit.ac.uk

Auditions and Advice Information

To enrol on a course, call 020 7831 7831.

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music@citylit.ac.uk

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