Composers are in charge of creating musical pieces of different types, such as soundtracks, musical tunes, scores, etc. Develop their creativity at the service of performing arts (concerts, theatre, dance), the audiovisual sector (in areas such as film, television, advertising agencies, event companies and record companies, among others).

They are responsible for every sound element (either electronic or instrumental) that configures their work. Composing requires traditional knowledge such as harmony, counterpoint or instrumentation, and more recent knowledge of new techniques and software for sounds generation and processing.

In addition, these professionals adapt their musical creation to specific requirements depending on the nature of the project: certain images, the total of an audiovisual product or in a specific event. In order to achieve a good result, they will have to coordinate with the person in charge of this commission (for example: if they create the soundtrack for a film, they will work with the direction).

• Develop the idea of composition by compiling information on the subject, tone and other aspects of the project and define the composition to be realized.
• Define the type of instruments required to play the music according to the effect to be achieved.
  Choose the format of the music: whether it will be composed of only digital elements, will have choirs, a vocalist, be a symphony, etc.
  Work in conjunction with the director of production to define the composition.
• Construct musical composition and coordinate the musical performance
  Transcribe musical ideas using knowledge of composition and following the standards for harmony, rhythm, tonal melody and structure.
  Adapt the music for the orchestra or band in different musical styles.
  Divide the composition for individual performers.
• In case they have to add the music to an audiovisual production (the complete soundtrack of a film or videogame, a jingle for a TV show, etc.) determine where each part of the composition has to appear in relation to the final audiovisual product (sequence editing).
  Determine the voice, instruments, tempo and rhythm to highlight the importance of the audiovisual production, the spot or the performance.
• Collaborate in post-production and its integration in the final product.
  Use digital tools to create the arrangements and put them together.

Regulated training and graduates

• Grau: Música
• Grau: Producció de Música i So per a la Indústria de l'Entreteniment

Complementary training

Other specific skills

Creativity: Level 3

Flexibility and change management: Level 2

Customer orientation: Level 3

Learning and use of knowledge: Level 1

Concern for order and quality: Level 2

Artistic

People who show an interest in the artistic field enjoy expressing ideas and feelings through the language of art A creative spirit and the motivation to convey concepts or emotions are inherent to this interest. This field includes all the activities that are oriented towards creating artistic products in their various forms: works that are musical, cinematographic or visual in nature, as well as dance and related arts.

New technologies

People who show an interest in this field are motivated by the development and advanced use of new technologies in any of their applications (software, hardware, telecommunications) from an innovative perspective and in accordance with the continuous updates of technologies, programmes and equipment that appear on the market. The design, installation, management and maintenance of computer systems and new technologies are activities specific to this field.

Image and sound technician

Music producer

Storyboard creator

Graphic designer

DJ

• Professional category

  Technician

• Human resources and equipment

  Material resources: all types of musical instruments and electronic devices required to realise compositions. May depend on each type of project.

• Initial investments

  Initial investments: Refers to buying an instrument or electronic equipment needed to execute a specific project. It may even be necessary to buy a computer program, etc. The figure varies greatly.