FM2IKCO20 Industry knowledge in practice for Composers
FM2IKCO20 Industry knowledge in practice for Composers
- Course description
- Course CodeFM2IKCO20
- Level of Study5.2
- Program of StudySound and Music Production 2 Composition
- Credits20
- Study Plan CoordinatorAudun Ofstad Borrmann
Consolidates advanced composition and production with finishing workflows and professional orientation. Topics include the stages from mix prep to final delivery, file exchange, versioning, archiving and backup, format customisation, and quality assurance against music and media standards. Professional practice covers career pathways, pricing and contracts, basic business routines (budgeting, invoicing, VAT), application writing, and industry ethics and soft skills. Portfolio preparation is supported throughout.
Work focuses on composer roles in studio and media contexts: writing and arranging original material with artistic coherence and commercial awareness, directing musicians and vocalists in multi-room sessions, and documenting musical and practical decisions. For media, emphasis is placed on music’s narrative function, spotting and synchronisation to picture, collaboration with sound designers and editors, and deliveries aligned with broadcast and streaming requirements.
Learning culminates in an integrated music plus media project delivered in teams. Composers lead musical direction, coordinate with engineering and post teams, manage schedules, and iterate based on feedback to meet defined artistic goals and technical specifications. Outcomes demonstrate the ability to take a project from concept to final delivery, communicate intent clearly, and work reliably under time and format constraints.
The candidate...
- Has knowledge of the different stages of final products in sound and music production
- Has knowledge of delivery requirements, standards, quality assurance.
- Has knowledge of format customisation and completion
- Has knowledge of file transfers, archiving, backup
- Has knowledge of career opportunities
- Has introductory knowledge of basic business economics, accounting, VAT
- Has knowledge of pricing, valuation of own efforts and market adaptation
- Has knowledge of application writing
- Has knowledge of, and can reflect on values, norms and soft skills in the industry
- Can plan and carry out a portfolio preparation
- Has in-depth knowledge of songwriting, arranging, and production processes for professional music projects
- Is familiar with artistic and technical expectations for musical content within the music industry
- Has knowledge of how music contributes to storytelling and emotional impact in visual media
- Understands industry expectations for composing and delivering music for film and video
The candidate...
- Can plan and carry out preparation for mix, stems, deliverables, versioning, file exchange
- can apply vocational knowledge to practical and theoretical problems regarding the business and career side of practicing in the music and media industries
- Can compose and arrange original songs with artistic coherence and commercial awareness
- Can direct musicians and vocalists effectively during the recording process
- Can critically assess and revise musical works based on self-evaluation and peer/mentor feedback
- Can compose original music that enhances the narrative and emotional tone of a media product
- Can synchronize music accurately to picture and adjust timing to match key moments
- Can collaborate with sound designers and editors to balance musical and non-musical sound elements
The candidate...
- can carry out work based on external specifications, planing good logistics, implementing relevant standards throughout a music and sound production process individually ,and in teams.
- Has knowledge of company forms and contracts
- understands ethical principles that apply in the music and media industries
- has developed an ethical attitude to practicing their discipline
- can adjust to and carry out work based on the needs of selected target groups within the music and media industries
- can build relations with their peers across discipline boundaries and with external target groups
- can develop work methods, products and/or services relevant to practising the discipline
- Can create and present a portfolio of work for presentation with an industry target group
- Can manage the complete creative process from concept to final delivery in a collaboration
- Can make independent artistic decisions and take responsibility for professional production outcomesCan articulate and justify compositional intentions in collaborative and evaluative settings
- Can take responsibility for the creative and technical aspects of composing music for media in a team-based production
- Can deliver music under strict deadlines and technical constraints
- Can communicate musical ideas clearly in collaborative media production contexts
In this course, the following teaching and learning methods can be applied, but are not limited to:
- Lecture: Educator-led presentations or activities providing knowledge, skills, or general competencies in the subject area.
- Group work: Collaborative activities where students work together to solve problems or complete tasks.
- Tutoring: One-on-one or small group sessions with an instructor for personalized guidance and support.
- Student presentations: Opportunities for students to demonstrate their understanding of course material by presenting to peers.
- Online lessons: Digital content delivered via an online learning platform.
- Guidance: Individualized advice and direction from instructors to support students in their learning journey.
- Workshops: Practical sessions focused on hands-on application of theoretical concepts or skills.
- Self-study: Independent study where students engage with course material on their own without any teacher support.
| Form of assessment | Grading scale | Grouping | Duration of assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
Course Assignment | Grade A-F |