Composing For Film and Television

Composing For Film and Television
The NFTS trains composers in both live and electro-acoustic music for the moving image in a production context closely modelled on Industry working practices. During the course, students compose music for fiction, documentary and animation films, commercials and television productions. This variety allows students to experiment musically and discover their strengths and individual styles.

Our emphasis on collaboration means that Composing students are informed and involved throughout the filmmaking process. In particular, composers work closely with other students in Editing and Sound Post Production, increasing their understanding of the relationship between audio and moving images.

Curriculum

YEAR ONE
A series of composing workshops combining practical exercises and seminars:

The Composing MA course is part of the Post Production department, where we are looking to assemble a group of students with diverse and varied backgrounds. There is no 'typical' student or perfect candidate who conforms to a mandatory list of qualifications. You might have had some Industry experience in your chosen field, or a background in the arts or other media. You may now be looking for a further professional qualification, or wish to broaden your knowledge of composing for screen, taking you to a higher level of work.

Students normally have a degree in music but applicants with equivalent practical experience may also be accepted; some composing experience is preferred. We look for composers with a strong personal style, a flexible approach and an intelligent feel for drama and narrative. Candidates should normally be able to notate the music they wish to be performed acoustically, have an understanding of the main historical styles and be able to communicate with others using non-musical terms.

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