Music for Media: Sync Licensing & Production Music
This course teaches students how to write and produce music for film, TV, streaming, advertising, and production music libraries — covering everything from interpreting creative briefs to navigating publishing, PRO registration, and library relationships. Students leave with a sync-ready portfolio and a working understanding of the business side of media composition.
15 weeks · Lecture, studio, listening sessions & industry workshops

Advanced Mixing Techniques
A critical-listening-driven course focused on the artistic decision-making behind professional mixing — gain staging, EQ, compression, saturation, depth, and automation — rather than presets or formulas. Students build toward a final portfolio-ready mix with full documentation and stems.
15 weeks · Lecture, studio, critical listening & mix critique

Composing for Film & Television
Students learn to compose original music that serves narrative, character, and pacing — from spotting sessions and thematic development through orchestration, hybrid/electronic scoring, and delivering broadcast-ready cues. The course culminates in a final score written for a short film scene.
15 weeks · Lecture, studio, film analysis & composition workshops

Music Production & Creative Decision Making
This course walks students through the full production process, from developing a creative vision and arranging songs to guiding recording sessions and preparing tracks for mixing. Emphasis is on intentional, confident production choices over formulaic approaches.
15 weeks · Lecture, studio, listening sessions & production workshops