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Financial Aid The field of songwriting for film and television has grown
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The course begins with an overview of the historical and current uses COURSE INFO
of songs in order to succeed as a songwriter for film and television. For-credit tuition: $1,400

You'll then explore the elements of a visual-media-friendly song, Non-credit tuition: $1,200
Add 6 CEUs: $25.00
including appropriate harmonic colors, rhythmic elements, and
Credits: 3
intros, vamps, and endings. Whether your material is background
source music or a featured song, the course will teach you how to Duration: 12 weeks

successfully write on demand and how to write for music libraries. Catalog #: BMW-180

You'll learn effective techniques for collaborating, both during the

writing and production process. Your ability to collaborate with other
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writers and performers will expand your network and greatly improve
your chances for successful placement of your songs in visual media. Brad Hatfield
The course will also explore important business considerations, Emmy Award winning
including negotiation, payment, and rights. composer and one of
Boston's most prolific
Throughout the course, you will write several short songs—each of and popular musicians.
which provide an opportunity to master specific techniques needed
to succeed as a songwriter for visual media. You will also write and Crit Harmon
produce a full-length song for a featured use in a movie scene. You Songwriter and music
will have several opportunities to improve your songs through producer, writing
music for film and TV
collaboration with your classmates and guided feedback from your
and consulting
instructor. The goal of the course is to give you the knowledge and
nationally on a variety
tools you need to successfully place your songs in a hit movie or a of music related topics.
popular television series. You'll start thinking more like a director
and gain the skills to write songs that will enhance the overall
production.
Student Comments
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
"Songwriting for Film & TV has
write or modify their songs to make them "media-friendly" been way more in-depth than
anticipated. I expected some tips
collaborate effectively with other writers and musicians
and tricks and that was just about
find opportunities for your music to be placed into visual media it. What I got was a wealth of
exchange audio files for flawless collaborations information and hopefully
ask the right questions and listen effectively, when speaking to collaborations that will last well
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production staff regarding their needs for songs beyond the class!" - R. Van Horn

negotiate effectively when entering into agreements with

publishers and producers
understand the details needed for cue sheets to enable writer
and publisher royalty income
understand key components in agreements between
songwriters and third-party publishers specializing in song
placement
write a song to work in sync with on-screen action (dancing)
write and orchestrate songs so the song effectively
communicates time, location, and dramatic tone

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