Music Production For Film, Tv and Games

at Institute of Contemporary Music Performance

In your first year, you’ll gain a solid understanding of the technical and creative skills needed for a music production career in the film, TV or games industries. You’ll have ample time in ICMP’s industry-standard music production environments as you develop professional composing and recording techniques while gaining vital feedback on your original work from tutors and peers. 
 

• Music For The Moving Image
• Digital Audio Workstations
• Digital Music Production
• Creative Synthesis
• Music Business For Producers
   

In your second year, you’ll develop greater independence as you explore your knowledge of music production for the moving image and build your technical skills by working on real-life briefs and projects. You’ll deepen your understanding of the music industry and develop business skills in marketing and branding. You’ll also be guided to find your strengths and passions so you can start to create a niche for your future career.  
 

• Music For The Moving Image Ii
• Audio Post-Production
• Marketing Strategies
• Sound Design And Theory
• Studio Recording Techniques
   

In your final year, you’ll take two industry-project modules plus two advanced technical modules. These four modules at Level 6 let you hone your technical and creative skills within your area of interest and consolidate your entire course experience. They’re specifically designed to help you launch your music production career – getting you prepared and connected to step into the music and wider creative industries. 
 

• Professional Practice
• Mixing For Media
• Mastering For Media
• Creative Production Project

• Applicants will typically have A Levels, BTEC Diploma or Extended Diploma, or International Baccalaureate equivalent to 80 UCAS points, or an ICMP Higher Diploma.
• In addition, you should hold a GCSE Grade C or 4 or above in English, or suitable equivalent, such as Level 2 Key Skills, Functional Skills or Adult Literacy/Numeracy.
• International students will typically hold a relevant equivalent qualification –please check your qualification with our Admissions Team. In addition, you should hold a relevant English language qualification equivalent to CEFR  Level B2.
• We also welcome applications from mature applicants who may have no formal qualifications but can demonstrate their suitability for study through appropriate skills and experience.
• All applicants will be invited to attend an audition/interview.
• This course is also available as a one-year Cert HE.

Music Production For Film, Tv and Games  Non-EU Students    £13,750

ICMP's Careers and Industry Hub is connected to major record labels, publishers, promoters and management companies active in London and the wider music industry.
 

Run by a team of music industry professionals and experienced careers counsellors, the team are on hand from day one to support you in taking your first steps towards a career in the music industry or in wider employment. Core activities include:
 

• Providing a range of exclusive events throughout the year to give you the opportunity to meet industry professionals, gain advice and insight and build that essential network of contacts
• Organising tailored audition and showcase opportunities with the biggest industry names such as Sony/ATV Publishing, RCA, BBC, Virgin EMI Records, Island, Columbia and Universal
• Developing bespoke career plans for students and providing A&R and professional development advice
• Advertising work experience opportunities and placements and developing your employability skills such as making applications, CV development and interview preparation
• Hosting interactive events featuring leading industry professionals
• Providing support, guidance and access to opportunities to you after you graduate