Competency: Musicianship
Course Number: MUS-1001
Credits: 3

Course Description
Applied Theory Lab 2 continues with the five primary elements of Applied Theory 1. Diatonic harmony, chord construction and progressions as well as chromaticism are introduced. Added requirements for ear training will be chord progression and chord recognition dictation. Students are asked to perform on the piano all ear training material to better comprehend the information. Computer notation is introduced. This course consist of four weekly, one-hour labs.

Prerequisite: Applied Theory Lab 1.

Competency: Music Tech
Course Number: PROD-1001
Credits: 3

Course Description
Pro Tools 110 continues building on the concepts learned in Pro Tools 100. Students focus on the key concepts and skills needed to operate a Pro Tools system, and provides the foundation for later post-production courses within the program. At the conclusion of both levels, students will be given the official Pro Tools 100 and 110 certification exams. This course consists of a weekly, two-hour lecture and two-hours of lab. This course may be taken as an elective

Prerequisite: Pro Tools 100. 

Competency: Musicianship
Course Number: PROD-100
Credits: 3

Course Description
This class is specific to composing for the genre of drama, and explores the style and language needed for this genre. Students examine notable music from the past, as well as what to expect in the future. This course is taught by an expert in the drama field, and includes extensive hands on experience. This course consists of a weekly, two-hour lecture and two-hour lab.

Competency: Instrument
Course Number: PROD-102
Credits: 1

Course Description
This three level course serves to bring students together with working professionals in the field of composition. During class, students are presented the opportunity to see their work, ask questions, and gain knowledge specific to each unique composer. Each composer also discusses his/her approach, technique, and mindset when he/she was creating the scores presented. This course consists of a weekly, one-hour lecture. Each course may be taken as an elective.

Competency: Musicianship
Course Number: PROD-111
Credits: 3

Course Description
This three level course provides students with the chance to learn and experience the nuance and craft of writing for film. In levels 1 & 2, students are given a variety of films and television shows to compose for, while having a working professional guide them and provide constructive criticism of their work. This course consists of a weekly, two-hour lecture and two-hour lab.

Prerequisite: Students must complete each level in order to continue into the subsequent level of the course.

Competency: Music Tech
Course Number: PROD-205
Credits: 2

Course Description
This course primarily focuses on technique, but also provides a creative look at how to solve musical problems. Many times composers must deal with last minute changes to scenes. In this situation, and if there is no music editor provided for the project, being able to deal with these problems is an invaluable tool for composers. This course consists of a weekly, two-hour lecture. This course may be taken as an elective.

Competency: Musicianship
Course Number: MUS-1002
Credits: 3

Course Description
Applied Theory 3 continues to build on the five primary elements of Applied Theory 1 and 2. Minor keys/scales, modes, progressions in major and minor tonality, modulation, constitutes some of the new information in Applied Theory 3. Melodies, rhythms, intervals, progressions, chord qualities continue to grow in complexity as we move through these upper levels of Applied Theory 3. This course consist of four weekly, one-hour labs.

Prerequisite: Applied Theory Lab 2. 

Competency: Musicianship
Course Number: PROD-101
Credits: 3

Course Description
This class is specific to composing for the genre of comedy, and explores the style and language needed for this genre. Students examine notable music from the past, as well as what to expect in the future. This course is taught by an expert in the comedy field, and includes extensive hands on experience. This course consists of a weekly, two-hour lecture and lab

Competency: Instrument
Course Number: PROD-103
Credits: 2

Course Description
This class provides students a chance to closely examine the work of a film composer chosen by them. Films will be viewed during class, students will be asked to discuss the composer’s work, and will replicate a piece of his/her score. By examining the music in-depth, students are able to learn exactly how the composer achieved what he/she did. This course consists of a weekly, two-hour lecture.

Competency: Music Tech
Course Number: PROD-107
Credits: 2

Course Description
Level 1 of this course serves as an introduction to MIDI and virtual instrument-based composition using a digital audio workstation (Pro Tools). Students are taught both the best practices and the workings of MIDI systems, which subsequently lays the groundwork for their own MIDI-based productions. This course consists of a weekly, one-hour lecture and two-hour lab. This course may be taken as an elective.

Competency: Musicianship
Course Number: PROD-112
Credits: 3

Course Description
This three level course provides students with the chance to learn and experience the nuance and craft of writing for film. In levels 1 & 2, students are given a variety of films and television shows to compose for, while having a working professional guide them and provide constructive criticism of their work. This course consists of a weekly, two-hour lecture and two-hour lab.

Prerequisite: Students must complete each level in order to continue into the subsequent level of the course.

Competency: Musicianship
Course Number: MUS-2000
Credits: 3

Course Description
Applied Theory 4 continues to build on the five primary elements of Applied Theory 1, 2 and 3. Tri-tone substitutions, composition, atonal music, modal interchange and secondary dominants are some of the new concepts in Applied Theory 4. Upon completion of Applied Theory 4, the student should arrive at level of musicianship expected of a working professional. This course consist of four weekly, one-hour labs.

Prerequisite: Applied Theory 3. 

Competency: Instrument
Course Number: PROD-202
Credits: 1

Course Description

These final two courses bring students together with working professionals in the field of composition. During class, students are presented the opportunity to see their work, ask questions, and gain knowledge specific to each unique composer. Each composer also discusses his/her approach, technique, and mindset when he/she was creating the scores presented. This course consists of a weekly, one-hour lecture. Each course may be taken as an elective

Competency: Musicianship
Course Number: PROD-204
Credits: 3

Course Description
This class is specific to composing for the genre of video games, and explores the style and language needed for this genre. Students examine notable music from the past, as well as what to expect in the future. This course is taught by an expert in the video games field, and includes extensive hands on experience. This course consists of a weekly, two-hour lecture and two-hour lab.

Competency: Musicianship
Course Number: PROD-207
Credits: 3

Course Description
Some writing projects simply do not have the budget to pay for musicians. In these instances, the composer must be able to create a convincing, moving score by himself/herself. This class explores successful electronic writing, and allows students to create works using the concepts and techniques studied. This course consists of a weekly, two-hour lecture and two-hour lab.

Competency: Musicianship
Course Number: PROD-213
Credits: 3

Course Description
The final course in the series provides students with the chance to learn and experience the nuance and craft of writing for film. Students are given a variety of films and television shows to compose for, while having a working professional guide them and provide constructive criticism of their work. This course consists of a weekly, two-hour lecture and two-hour lab.

Competency: Entrepreneurship
Course Number: IND-207
Credits: 2

Course Description
This course will cover creative and business concepts associated with the role of the Music Supervisor, including: what a music supervisor’s primary job is, how to interact with the music supervisor on a Film/TV assignment, what a music supervisor needs to know and be qualified to do, and how to pursue becoming a music supervisor. Qualities a music supervisor must have will be studied extensively, as this can be a viable career path for many musicians and songwriters. Topics will include: critical “song to picture” analysis, expansive music genre and artist knowledge, ability to organize song clearances and cue sheets, confidence in communicating with directors and producers of Films and TV shows along with expressing specific needs to composers in regard to musical direction, tempo, keys, song edits and “sound alike” references. This course consists of a weekly, two-hour lecture.

Competency: Musicianship
Course Number: MUS-2001
Credits: 3

Course Description
Applied Theory 5 is project based to ensure that all the information disseminated through levels 1-4 have been completely absorbed and understood. Tasks will include piano performance, composition, transcription, orchestration, transposition, analysis and computer notation. This course consist of four weekly, one-hour labs.

Prerequisite: Applied Theory 4. 

Competency: Musicianship
Course Number: MUS-416
Credits: 1

Course Description
Many composers in the “real world” choose to conduct their own works. This course teaches students the technique and knowledge needed for successful conducting, as well as provides an opportunity to conduct fellow musicians. This course consists of a weekly, one-hour lecture. This course may be taken as an elective.

Competency: Musicianship
Course Number: PROD-201
Credits: 2

Course Description
It is important for an underscore to be created to serve the scene. At times the music is thematic and carries an entire scene, but more often than not it is played under dialog and must not get in the way. At these times, the composer may use inner voices and movement to create interest and movement. During this course students study scores and classical examples, as well as create music that makes use of the techniques studied. This course consists of a weekly, two- hour lecture.

Competency: Entrepreneurship
Course Number: PROD-208
Credits: 1

Course Description
This course provides students with the chance to work with a young director on a film project. This is the opportunity for students to apply everything they have studied, to create a film score, and to have the opportunity to collaborate with another artist. This course consists of independent study.

Prerequisite: Students must complete each level in order to continue into the subsequent level of the course. 

Competency: Musicianship
Course Number: PROD-210
Credits: 4

Course Description
During this course, students are guided through the process of writing and presenting musical compositions which may then be added to the LACM MUSIC library – the recorded music division of Los Angeles College of Music. LACM MUSIC works as the administrator to expose and place songs within the catalogue, which is comprised exclusively of alumni and faculty of the college. This course consists of a weekly, two-hour lecture and two-hour lab.

Competency: Musicianship
Course Number: PROD-200
Credits: 3

Course Description
When you have written all there is to be written and you are done orchestrating, you come down to the finishing touches of your musical endeavor. Sometimes the little things can have the greatest impact. Adding different guitar parts, percussion passes, or synth sounds can bring a production to a different level, adding intimacy or energy to a scene with just a light touch. In this course, students experiment with the vast array of ways to do accomplish this. This course consists of a weekly, one-hour lecture and two-hour lab.

Competency: Instrument
Course Number: PROD-203
Credits: 1

Course Description
These final two courses bring students together with working professionals in the field of composition. During class, students are presented the opportunity to see their work, ask questions, and gain knowledge specific to each unique composer. Each composer also discusses his/her approach, technique, and mindset when he/she was creating the scores presented. This course consists of a weekly, one-hour lecture. Each course may be taken as an elective.

Competency: Entrepreneurship
Course Number: PROD-209
Credits: 1

Course Description
This course provides students with the chance to work with a young director on a film project. This is the opportunity for students to apply everything they have studied, to create a film score, and to have the opportunity to collaborate with another artist. This course consists of independent study.

Prerequisite: Students must complete each level in order to continue into the subsequent level of the course.

Competency: Music Tech
Course Number: PROD-212
Credits: 3

Course Description
Each genre and each score must be true to itself and the film it must serve. The composer must accurately present the score, whether it is a small acoustic score, electronic, or large ensemble. This course explores the relationship between content and production. This course consists of a weekly, two-hour lecture and two-hour lab.

Competency: Musicianship
Course Number: PROD-231
Credits: 2

Course Description
A lecture-based introduction to the instruments of the orchestra through the study of each instrument family (strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion). Learn how sound is produced on them and explore typical idiomatic scoring techniques for each one. Examine the rudiments of combining sounds to begin developing your understanding of the orchestral palette and its infnite possibilities. Coursework includes a review of music fundamentals, a primer on how to read and study an orchestral score, and assigned exercises. Apply your knowledge by composing two short pieces for small ensembles, to be played down in class or a studio recording session. This course consists of a weekly, two-hour lecture.

Competency: Music Tech
Course Number: PROD-306
Credits: 3

Course Description
This class explores the vast creative options of Ableton Live. This DAW is designed for creating musical ideas, turning them into finished songs, and even taking them onto the stage. It is a fast, fun, intuitive way to make music with efficient workflow enhancements to audio improvements and a new technology called Link which works under the hood, allowing you to instantly play in perfect sync with multiple instances of Live as well as a growing number of iOS apps. There are numerous creative projects culminating to creating a fully produced demo of an original song. This course consists of a weekly, two-hour lecture and two-hour lab.