30 for 30 Interactive
Media Studies
A college-course credit system for music, photography, video, and business — structured like higher education, FAFSA-eligible, and aligned with grants and philanthropy. Every lesson is a credit hour. Every transaction is tuition.
Program Overview
How the Credit Hour System Works
Each course is structured like a college class: 1 credit hour = ~15 hours of instruction + 30 hours of independent work. A 3-credit course = 45 contact hours + 90 hours applied practice. Transactions are denominated in credit-hours, making tuition transparent and FAFSA/grant-compatible. This aligns with Title IV federal aid, institutional grants, and philanthropic foundations that require credit-hour accountability.
1 Credit Hour
~$150 / course
3-Credit Course
$450 – $750
6-Credit Capstone
$1,800
Full 27-Credit Program
$6,300
Introduction to Music Production
Foundations of Audio Engineering
3 cr
$450
Covers DAW fundamentals, signal flow, basic mixing, and session protocol. Industry-standard tools: Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Ableton.
Visual Media & Photography
Urban Documentary & Storytelling
3 cr
$450
Fundamentals of documentary photography, composition, lighting, and digital asset management. Inspired by urban landscapes — New Orleans & New York City.
Music Business & Contracts
Legal Framework for Artists
3 cr
$600
Split sheets, sync licensing, publishing agreements, PRO registration, and e-signature workflows. Practical contract generation using BRN tools.
Video Production & Storytelling
Music Video & Documentary Film
3 cr
$600
Pre-production planning, cinematography, editing fundamentals, and distribution. Students produce a short music video or documentary segment.
Artist Brand & EPK Development
Digital Presence & Industry Pitching
3 cr
$750
Build a professional Electronic Press Kit, social strategy, sync pitch deck, and grant application portfolio. Targeted at festival and award submissions.
Financial Literacy for Creatives
Royalties, Grants & Tax Strategy
3 cr
$750
Royalty accounting, grant writing, FAFSA alignment, tax strategy for independent artists, and the Creator Royalty Fund model.
Sync Licensing & Catalog Monetization
Film, TV, Gaming & Brand Placement
3 cr
$900
Advanced sync strategy, pitch to music supervisors, catalog organization for licensing, ISRC/ISWC registration, and deal negotiation.
Capstone: 30 for 30 Media Production
Interactive Documentary & Portfolio Defense
6 cr
$1,800
The flagship 30 for 30 Interactive Media Studies capstone. Students produce a 30-minute documentary-style media piece — music, video, photography, and narrative — submitted as a professional portfolio. Equivalent to ESPN's 30 for 30 format applied to music and urban storytelling.
