Commercial Music (B.M.) - Film Scoring (Film & Media) - Resident
Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2021 through summer 2022. This degree plan will remain in effect for students who do not break enrollment or who do not change degree programs, concentrations, or cognates.
General Education/Foundational Skills Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Communication & Information Literacy 1 | ||
| ENGL 101 | Composition and Rhetoric | 3 |
| INQR 101 | Inquiry | 1 |
| Communications Elective | 3 | |
| Information Literacy Elective | 3 | |
| Technological Solutions & Quantitative Reasoning 1 | ||
| UNIV 101 | Foundational Skills | 1 |
| Math Elective | MATH 114 or higher | 3 |
| Technology Competency 2 | 0-3 | |
| Critical Thinking 1 | ||
| RLGN 105 | Introduction to Biblical Worldview 3 | 2 |
| RSCH 201 | Research | 3 |
| Critical Thinking Elective | 3 | |
| Civic & Global Engagement 1 | ||
| EVAN 101 | Evangelism and the Christian Life 3 | 2 |
| Cultural Studies Elective | 3 | |
| Social & Scientific Inquiry 1 | ||
| Natural Science Elective | 3 | |
| Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| Christianity & Contexts 1 | ||
| BIBL 105 | Old Testament Survey | 2 |
| BIBL 110 | New Testament Survey | 2 |
| THEO 201 | Theology Survey I 3 | 2 |
| THEO 202 | Theology Survey II 3 | 2 |
| Total Hours | 41-44 | |
| 1 | Refer to the list of approved general education electives before enrolling in foundational skill requirements |
| 2 | All students must pass the Computer Assessment OR complete applicable INFT course |
| 3 | Students transferring in 45 or more UG credit hours will have the requirements of RLGN 105 Introduction to Biblical Worldview (2 c.h.) & EVAN 101 Evangelism and the Christian Life (2 c.h.) waived; Students transferring in 60 or more UG credit hours will also have the requirements of THEO 201 Theology Survey I (2 c.h.) & THEO 202 Theology Survey II (2 c.h.) waived |
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Foundational Courses | ||
| MUSC 200 | Music, Art, Worship and Culture 1 | 3 |
| Music Literature Elective 1,2 | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 6 | |
| 1 | Course may fulfill select general education requirements |
| 2 | Choose one course from the following: MUSC 213 Survey of Popular and Jazz Literature Music (3 c.h.), MUSC 314 Music in World Cultures (3 c.h.)3, or MUSC 371 Survey of Songwriting Literature (3 c.h.)3 |
| 3 | MUSC 314 Music in World Cultures (3 c.h.) or MUSC 371 Survey of Songwriting Literature (3 c.h.) is recommended |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Core | ||
| MUSC 105 | Harmonic Practices and Theory I | 3 |
| MUSC 106 | Harmonic Practices and Theory II | 3 |
| MUSC 107 | Musicianship I | 1 |
| MUSC 108 | Musicianship II | 1 |
| MUSC 203 | Commercial Music Theory and Harmonic Practices I | 2 |
| MUSC 204 | Commercial Music Theory and Harmonic Practices II | 2 |
| MUSC 207 | Muscianship III | 1 |
| MUSC 208 | Muscianship IV | 1 |
| MUSC 218 | Fundamentals of Music Production and Audio Engineering | 3 |
| MUSC 330 | Music Technology I: Notation | 3 |
| MUSC 360 | Commercial Improvisation Techniques | 2 |
| MUSC 372 | Entrepreneurship in the Christian Music Community | 3 |
| Total Hours | 25 | |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | ||
| CMUS 437 | Advanced Film Score Programming | 2 |
| MUSC 309 | Orchestration | 3 |
| MUSC 310 | Principles of Arranging | 3 |
| MUSC 311 | Music History: Antiquity - 1750 | 3 |
| MUSC 312 | Music History: Since 1750 | 3 |
| MUSC 315 | Basic Conducting | 2 |
| MUSC 334 | Music Technology II: Sequencing | 3 |
| or CINE 271 | Pro Tools Fundamentals I | |
| MUSC 335 | Introduction to Film Scoring | 3 |
| MUSC 336 | Orchestration for Film and Media | 3 |
| MUSC 337 | Scoring Techniques for Film and Media | 3 |
| MUSC 338 | Groove Writing | 2 |
| MUSC 368 | Junior Commercial Music Program | 1 |
| MUSC 468 | Senior Commercial Music Program | 1 |
| MUSC 499 | Internship | 3 |
| Ensemble (refer to chart) | ||
| Choose six credit hours of Ensemble courses | 6 | |
| Applied Music Studies | ||
| MUSC 133 | Contemporary Techniques in Composition I | 1 |
| MUSC 139 | Contemporary Techniques in Composition II | 1 |
| MUSC 233 | Private Composition (Sophomore) | 2 |
| MUSC 239 | Private Composition (Sophomore) | 2 |
| MUSC 333 | Private Composition (Junior) | 2 |
| MUSC 339 | Private Composition (Junior) | 1 |
| MUSC 433 | Private Composition (Senior) | 2 |
| MUSC 439 | Private Composition (Senior) | 1 |
| Applied Music Studies: Primary Instrument (refer to chart) | ||
| MUSC 398 | Junior Recital | 1 |
| Choose six credit hours of Applied Music Studies – Primary Instrument courses | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 60 | |
Ensemble (6 Hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Choose two credit hours of the following: | 2 | |
| The Worship Choir I | ||
| Classical Guitar Ensemble I | ||
| University Chorale I | ||
| Concert Choir I | ||
| Chamber Singers I | ||
| Jazz Ensemble I | ||
| Symphony Orchestra I | ||
| Celebration Choir | ||
| Wind Symphony I | ||
| Choose four credit hours of the following: | 4 | |
| Classical Guitar Ensemble II | ||
| University Chorale II | ||
| Concert Choir II | ||
| Chamber Singers II | ||
| Jazz Ensemble II | ||
| Symphony Orchestra II | ||
| Wind Symphony II | ||
| Total Hours | 6 | |
Applied Music Studies (Primary Instrument – 6 Hours)
Students must choose Voice, Piano or Guitar/Strings/Brass/Woodwinds/Percussion as their Primary Instrument.
Voice Primary
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 121 | Voice (Freshman) | 1 |
| MUSC 122 | Voice (Freshman) | 1 |
| MUSC 221 | Voice Sophomore | 1 |
| MUSC 222 | Voice Sophomore | 1 |
| MUSC 321 | Voice (Junior) | 1 |
| MUSC 322 | Voice (Junior) | 1 |
| Total Hours | 6 | |
Piano Primary
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 141 | Private Piano (Freshman) | 1 |
| MUSC 142 | Private Piano (Freshman) | 1 |
| MUSC 241 | Private Piano Sophomore | 1 |
| MUSC 242 | Private Piano Sophomore | 1 |
| MUSC 341 | Private Piano (Junior) | 1 |
| MUSC 342 | Private Piano (Junior) | 1 |
| Total Hours | 6 | |
Guitar/Strings/Brass/Woodwinds/Percussion Primary
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MUSC 151 | Guitar, Strings, Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion Freshman | 1 |
| MUSC 152 | Guitar, Strings, Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion Freshman | 1 |
| MUSC 251 | Guitar, Strings, Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion Sophomore | 1 |
| MUSC 252 | Guitar, Strings, Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion Sophomore | 1 |
| MUSC 351 | Guitar, Strings, Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion Junior | 1 |
| MUSC 352 | Guitar, Strings, Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion Junior | 1 |
| Total Hours | 6 | |
Additional Major Requirements
- Keyboard Proficiency Exam
- Freshman Promotional Jury
- Sophomore Performance Review
- Attendance at 32 approved concerts and recitals
All applicable prerequisites must be met
Graduation Requirements
- 126 Total hours
- 2.0 Overall grade point average
- 31.5 Hours must be upper-level courses (300-400 level)
- Grade of 'C' Minimum required for all upper-level courses in the major
- 25% Of major and concentration taken through Liberty University
- 31.5 Hours must be completed through Liberty University
- Grad App Submission of Degree Completion Application must be completed within the last semester of a student's anticipated graduation date
- CSER All requirements must be satisfied before a degree will be awarded