Scoring for Film and Multimedia, E85.2048 (May 15-June 24, 2006) is a graduate production course for composers and filmmakers. Seniors with 92 points are also eligible to enroll. The creative and technical processes of composing music for film and multimedia are enhanced through the application of software utilizing both electronic and traditional instruments. Aspects of music editing will also be integrated. Film scoring faculty members Ira Newborn and Mike Patterson conduct sessions within this seminar. Industry guests are also featured on a regular basis: Gillian B. Anderson, David Spear, and Paul Chihara.

The course runs the gamut of music production while maintaining an active dialogue between composers and directors in the Fall and Spring semesters. The course emulates the process of professional music production: spotting the film - developing and timing the cues - producing MIDI mock-ups - orchestration - live recording sessions - mixing and sweetening live tracks. Software includes ProTools, Digital Performer, Logic Audio, and sample libraries from Miroslav Vitous and Vienna Strings. Hardware includes Neumann Microphones and an SSL board in Studio "A".  Fall and Spring semesters feature the live recording of live ensembles within the seminar. The Steinhardt Symphony Orchestra features composer readings and film scores.

For the summer session of this course, students enrolled in this class will automatically audit the "NYU/ASCAP Film Scoring Workshop, in memory of Buddy Baker," at no additional charge (May 17-June 26). During these workshops, ASCAP will host a roundtable featuring the business aspects of Composing Music for Film, and a presentation of a major film composer in an expose of his/her works. Past guests have included composer David Raksin (Laura), Marco Beltrami (Scream, Temrinator 3), orchestrator Sonny Kompanek (The General's Daughter, The Heist), and Elliott Goldenthal (Interview WIth The Vampire). For further information, contact: Dr. Ron Sadoff - 212-998-5779.

The Performing Arts in Western Civilization
E85.1505 • MacFarlane. 60 hours: 4 points.
E85.0505 registration for high school participants.
June 28-August 5: M T W Th 3:00-5:00.
The relationship between key philosophical and cultural developments and the arts in Western Civilization is explored. Music, Dance and Theatre are explored through an eclectic methology that encourages a consideration of multiple levels of meaning in the performing arts. Discussions of contemporary issues include copyright law.

* Independent Study
Undergraduate • E85.1000
Graduate • E85.2300
Department chair approval required. 45 hours per point: 1-4 points. Hours to be arranged.

Advanced Instrumental Conducting
E85.2096 • Ghezzo. 30 hours: 3 points. Prerequisite: Intermediate Conducting or audition.
May 16-June 24: M W 6:15-9.
Intensive training in contemporary techniques of conducting. As part of this class, students are prepared to conduct their own pieces for the final concert and the CD recording. Admission is by application. For complete information on the program, please write to Composers Seminar, Office of Summer Session, The Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development,New York University, 82 Washington Square East, 5th Floor, New York, NY10003-6680; telephone: (212) 992-9283; fax: (212) 995-4923; or email to ddg1@nyu.edu.

Extended Music: Its impact on Performing Arts
E85.2022 • Gilbert. 30 hours, 3 points.
May 16-June 24
Applications of media technology to creation of works in the performing arts. Emphasis of collaboration in the compositional process. Open to composers, dancers, actors interested in creating mixed media and multimedia.