Music Supervision

Students learn how to serve as a creative liaison between the music industry and the visual media industries, including film, television, video games, and advertising. Students develop their ability to determine the musical vision, tone, and style that best suit a given multimedia project. They learn to identify, secure, and supervise music-related talent – including composers, songwriters, recording artists, musicians and producers – and to effectively communicate and negotiate with talent representation to obtain necessary clearances.

Course Outline

• Role and Responsibilities of the Music Supervisor
• Trends and Players in the Visual Media Industries
• Identification of Musical Vision, Tone, and Style of a Project
• Securing Legal Rights of Recordings
• Working within an Established Budget to Deliver Music Elements