Sydney Conservatorium of Music

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Study composition for creative industries

Compose, score and arrange music for a wide range of industries
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Composition for Creative Industries prepares graduates for a career in the creative industries by learning to write music for film, TV, video games, new media and more.

You will develop professional skills in writing music for screen arts (feature films, animation, television, documentary, video games and online media) and for live events (theatre, dance, fashion shows, commercial and special events). Our students have composed for ABC TV, Belvoir St Theatre, Tropfest and Comic Con.

Title : Industry-engaged teaching and mentorship

Description : Learn from composers and creative practitioners with active professional and research credentials in media scoring, sound design and creative production, gaining insight into current industry practices.

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Title : Professionally oriented curriculum

Description : Develop practical skills in composition, arrangement, scoring and audio production through project-based learning, including writing high-quality music to professional briefs.

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Title : Multi-sector collaboration opportunities

Description : Collaborate with performers, filmmakers, directors, game developers and multimedia artists, gaining experience working across creative industries while building your professional network.

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What are my study options?

**Please refer to individual degree requirements to identify the relevant units of study through to majors, minors, programs, specialisations, streams and much more available to suit your interests. 

Audition and entry requirements

What you will study?

  • Media composition: Write and arrange music for screen, performance and digital media.
  • Scoring techniques: Explore techniques for film, games and interactive environments.
  • Sound design: Develop creative approaches to sound effects and sonic environments.
  • Production and arrangement: Apply advanced methods in audio production and orchestration.
  • Professional practice: Build skills in creative project management and industry engagement.

Where can digital music composition take you?

  • EDM producer or DJ
  • sound designer
  • digital content creator
  • interactive music designer (for example, music for apps, virtual reality and video games)
  • digital music composer for film and screen-based media
  • sound installation designer
  • digital music composer for theatre, dance, galleries and multimedia
  • music software designer
  • event producer