N-MMC301: Music Composition for Media

COURSE INFORMATIONCURRICULUM LAYOUT

OVERVIEW

This Music Composition for Media course is designed to build on the theoretical, practical and creative skills acquired in MPT201 and music theory to culminate in the production of technically and musically intricate musical compositions in a variety of genres with commercial applications. The course also serves as a platform for the creation of a professional portfolio so as to enhance the chances of the learner of gaining employment upon completion of the course.

This course can be taken as a credit-bearing module towards one of the qualification courses we present in Music Technology (refer to the entry requirements of the particular course)

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge and experience in Music Theory Principles.

Should you whish to enroll into the course as a credit-bearding module for one of the qualification courses in Music Technology you need to present the necessary entry requirements as required by the particular course.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Sucessfull Comnpletion for the course: N-MPT101: Music Protuction Techniques 101 (credit-bearing option only)

Sucessfull Comnpletion for the course: N-MPT201: Music Protuction Techniques 201 (credit-bearing option only)

Music Theory on at least level 4

Computer Literacy

English Language aptitude: speaking, reading, writing and comprehension.

Basic mathematical ability.

Analytical mindset and problem-solving skills.

RECOMMENDED REQUIREMENTS:

A Passion for music and composition

Diligence, punctuality and dedication

An Inquisitive attitude

ABOUT CLASSES

This course allows a limited number of students per intake to secure maximum contact with the students. Each student will work on a dedicated DAW workstation during the course. Classes consist of practical hand's-on class exercises, demonstrations and assignments.

A 2-hour theoretical and practical class is scheduled during the week. The exact time-slot for this class is finalized one week before commencing of the course and will fall between 9:00 and 17:00 during the day.

TEXTBOOKS

The prescribed course textbooks are not included in the course fee. All other course notes and material are included.

SOFTWARE

The course is presented but (not limited) on the latest version of Logic Pro X Digital Audio Workstation Software or any other preferred DAW.

In order to work remotely as well, it is recommended that students obtain their own licenses of the primary software platforms.

HARDWARE

Everything you need to successfully complete the course is provided for on Campus during your sessions.

All enrolled students can book and use the College's fully equipped studios and practice room to complete their practical projects during the course.

If you want to gain more experience in music technology, excel at the software used in the course and be able to complete assessment tasks remotely, it is strongly recommended that you have access to your own DAW setup.

Registerd students qualify for up to 50% student discount on software and hardware.

The course consist of the following topics:

Introduction to composition
Orchestration
Orchestration in Functional Music: Animations
Advanced instrumentation

MIDI and acoustic orchestration

Working with storyboard

Melodic Compositional Techniques

Film music theory
Formal Music Analysis
Harmonic Composition
Functional Music for Corporate Use

String Composition

Composing for picture

Digital Orchestral Mixing