Designed for independent artists, lyric writers, composers, and music producers, the Independent Music Production Certificate prepares students to work on the creative side of the music industry, writing, producing, and recording music in their home studio and marketing it themselves. This program covers the music business, songwriting, and producing encompassing not only the creative skills needed for projects from inception to finish, but also the marketing skills needed to promote and sell completed works independently.
BMI proudly supports the Music Business Certificate program.
Requirements
Students must complete a total of 9 courses (36 units) for the award. 7 courses (28 units) are required and the remaining 2 electives (8 units) are comprised of other courses numbered X 400-499 in Music Production, Music Business or Film Scoring. New electives are added regularly.
A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 must be achieved for successful completion of the certificate program.
The following courses should be completed within the first 2 quarters of study:
- MUSC X 441.3 Audio Recording Theory
- MUSC X 479.12 Introduction to Pro Tools or MUSC X 480 Introduction to Logic Pro
For course scheduling information and quarter by quarter enrollment recommendations, please visit the Entertainment Studies website: entertainment.uclaextension.edu/certificates/independent-music-production
Contact
Drew Conrad
(310) 825-9064
entertainmentstudies@uclaextension.edu
Estimated Cost
Application & Candidacy Fee: $200.00*
Estimated Program Tuition: $6,200.00
Estimated Program Textbook/Materials: $550.00**
Estimated Total Cost: $6,950.00
*This program is open admission. The Application & Candidacy fee establishes your candidacy in the certificate for a period of time covering normal progress toward completion and allows you to access a variety of program benefits.
**Estimated Textbook/Materials costs do not include access to a project studio where students can create and record their demos. Computer hardware and software is available at a discount for UCLA Extension certificate students at the UCLA Store.
Details
The program is open to enrollment in any quarter for both domestic and F-1 Visa students.
Estimated Duration (Full-Time pace): 3 quarters
Estimated Duration (Half-Time pace): Up to 12 quarters
Internships Available: Yes