Composing for Film and Television

Composing for Film and Television course at Kingston University provides an outstanding student experience and supporting its students to achieve successful degree outcomes has been recognised with a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).

Quick Facts:

• The University has not only received an overall rating of Gold – a significant rise from its previous Bronze status – but has also secured a Gold award in the framework's two new student experience and student outcomes categories.
• In theComposing for Film and Television course at Kingston University, you will examine the relationships between composer and producer, directors and music editors. You will study the technology used to producehigh-quality soundtracks as well as business and copyright issues. Through optional modules, you will be able to tailor the course to your interests.
• For your major project, you will create a portfolio of music to picture and work with filmmakers. There are opportunities to collaborate with film-making and animation students.
• Many of the graduates from this Composing for Film and Television course have progressed on to roles either in the music industry itself or related areas –For those students who are already in employment and undertake the course part-time, the award may accelerate promotion and open up new opportunities.

The nature of the Composing for Film and TV MMus course at Kingston – combining compositional and practical skills, alongside theoretical knowledge – equips graduates for a broad range of careers, including:

• composing for theatre;
• studio-based technical and creative work; and
• a portfolio career as a composer, producer and performer.

The high level of research and transferable skills you acquire during your studies also makes careers in the wider commercial and business environments available to you.

Courses include:

• Professional and Live Aspects of Composing for Film and Television

• Researching Music

• Techniques and Technology for Composing for Film and Television

• Advanced Production of Popular Music

• Commercial Music