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Learn how to tell a story and evoke emotions through your music at the Film, TV, and Video Game Scoring Program in Los Angeles. In this five-day program, you'll discover easy-to-learn, but powerful compositional tools to write cinematic music. Interact with high-profile composers in a close setting, study the basics of composing for orchestra, and develop production techniques to produce polished recordings using your laptop. Students will study in Los Angeles, the heart of the Hollywood film industry, on the campus of the Colburn School.
Non-credit
Commuter
Accepts International Students
Final project
You'll participate in core writing classes, visiting artist lectures from high-profile Hollywood composers, and hands-on technology sessions. By the end of the program, you will have a greater understanding of:
-how to identify the right emotions of a scene
-how to compose cinematic music that dramatically supports a scene
-how to create realistic-sounding demos using your laptop
-the basics of composing for orchestra
-how to record with a professional ensemble
-how to find work as a film composer
Performance Opportunities
The program will culminate in our big finale, which is screening of the clips scored by students on Friday. This will be an opportunity to share with friends and family what you have been working on over the course of your time with us.
Participants will study on the campus of the Colburn School(Opens in a new window). This program is conveniently located in the L.A.'s downtown arts corridor at 200 South Grand Avenue. Students are encouraged to commute to campus or stay in a local hotel with family.
Students must remain on the Colburn School campus during this program.
Berklee's diverse summer programs provide a unique space for inspired students to enhance their skills in contemporary music, theater, or dance. We welcome dedicated students at all levels to explore their creativity and experience tailored, meaningful training in the arts while learning from renowned faculty and visiting artists.
How do Berklee’s summer programs differ from the rest?
At Berklee Summer Programs, you will take the skills you already possess—your creative voice, musicianship, technical ability, and motivation—and advance them with learning opportunities that are unmatched, and faculty who are at the forefront of the industry. We are the premier place for students to grow and develop their talents in a truly global community of artists.
Anyone Can Pursue Their Passions—No Audition Required
Most of our summer programs have open registration, which means you only need to complete the online registration and submit your payment to reserve your spot in a summer program. You may register for programs(Opens in a new window) that cover topics such as music performance, music production, songwriting, composition, dance, theater, or music entrepreneurship.
World-Class Faculty and Visiting Artists
Our faculty are Grammy-, Oscar-, and Tony-winning artists who are dedicated to helping you learn how to succeed in today’s performing arts and entertainment industries. In addition to our world-renowned undergraduate faculty, Berklee summer program participants learn from acclaimed visiting artists. Recent guests include Jacob Collier, Charlie Puth, Esperanza Spalding, and Ebony Williams.
Apply to Our Undergraduate Programs for Free
Any student who attends a Berklee summer program is entitled to a fee waiver when applying for admission to the undergraduate programs at Berklee College of Music or Boston Conservatory at Berklee.
All students 14 and older with an interest in film scoring are welcome to attend.
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1 - Begin by submitting your registration online. If applicable, you may need to submit additional supporting materials.
2 - Make your tuition payment. All programs have limited capacity, so be sure to complete your full tuition payment to reserve your space in the program.
3 - Request on-campus housing:
Students who are 15 years of age or older by the start of their Boston-based program are eligible to stay in on-campus housing. If you require on-campus housing, complete the Residence Hall Contract in the Next Steps tab of the registration portal, then complete your housing payment when prompted.
If you require on-campus housing for more than one summer program, please fill out a separate Residence Hall Contract and payment for each program. Residence hall capacity is limited, so apply and pay in full early to reserve your spot.
4 - Complete the items in your Magnus Health account.
We require up-to-date health information, documentation for required immunizations as mandated by Massachusetts law, as well as, conduct and consent forms for all students.
Signed consent by a parent/guardian to give medication
Signed medication order.
5 - Submit a photo for your ID.
Boston-based Summer Program students will be issued an ID card when they arrive at Berklee. This card gives you access to campus facilities, and if you've elected to stay in our residence halls, also grants you access to the dining hall. If you do not upload a photo, your photo will be taken once you arrive on campus.
6 - Choose your ensembles and electives (if applicable).
7 - International students: Obtain an I-20 form and apply for your F-1 visa.
Deadline
Registration opens annually in autumn and remains open until the corresponding payment deadline or until the program reaches capacity. Payment deadlines are as follows:
May 1: Payment deadline for June programs
June 1: Payment deadline for July programs
July 1: Payment deadline for August program
Jul 29 - Aug 02
1 week
Commuter
Tuition - $1,745
Registration fee - $50 (nonrefundable)
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