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CMPN3335: Composition for Creative Industries 5
2025 unit information
The focus of Composition for Creative Industries 5 is on composing music across a diverse range of genres, as required in writing commissioned music for film, TV, advertising and theatre, as well as for commercial library music catalogues. In this unit students will develop a range of technological and compositional skills, and the acuity to convey and support a story through composition. Lyric writing for screen is also included in this unit. The music industry demands professional standards of music composition, production technique, mixing ability, self-promotion, and the capacity to produce a high volume of work while meeting tight deadlines. During the weekly classes and assignments students will develop a range of these pertinent professional attributes that are essential to flourish in today's music market.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Composition and Music Technology |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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CMPN2334 |
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Corequisites:
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None |
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None |
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At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. understand and implement a broad range of concepts and techniques in the context of the creative industries
- LO2. implement strategic workflow specific to a given project brief, including meeting fast turnarounds and deadlines
- LO3. effectively compose music that supports visuals for film & TV, as well as jingles, stings, audio logos, lyric writing and theatre
- LO4. understand the process and protocols of effective collaboration when working with a director, and competently interpret the key points of a given brief
- LO5. possess a working understanding of the music industry pertaining to networking, basic legal matters, and industry etiquette.
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Semester 1 2025
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Normal day | Sydney |
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