MFA 544 Music Editing and Supervision

Music editing, the assembly, recombination, processing and pre-mixing of all music elements in postproduction, is both a gateway profession for those wishing to compose and an alternative career path for those who opt for a more stable occupation that is nonetheless at the heart of the craft. The music editor is the composer’s most valuable ally and is present throughout the entire scoring and re-recording (dubbing) process. 

You will also learn about music supervision, which encompasses the entire range of services needed to satisfy a project’s music needs. This includes researching, selecting, clearing and licensing pre-existing music for either diegetic (“source”) or non-diegetic use; engaging songwriters, supervising their efforts, and serving as an executive music producer; and recommending and securing a composer for the score. 

This course is 4.5 credits.