Introduction to Composing for Film drafted draft
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-18 | - |
| 2023-05-02 | - |
| 2023-09-26 | 2023-07-17 |
| 2024-01-16 | - |
Program Overview
Course overview
This course offers a practical and analytical approach to writing music to the moving image and, covers the specific challenges involved in composing and producing music for film and TV.
To avoid disappointment, please book your place on the course 72 hours prior to its commencement.
Through theoretical and practical classes, you will develop a solid understanding of how music works in a film and how to create it.The course is designed for students who have experience composing music using software (e.g. Logic, Cubase, Ableton, Sibelius). You will be supported throughout the compositional and technical processes of the class's assignments, and will learn the practical and theoretical aspects of creating film music.
Program Outline
Course content
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Structural Mechanics & Materials 1
This class provides a basic introduction to the mechanics of structures, engineering materials, and the basic principles of structural behaviour.Civil Engineering Design Projects
This class provides an introduction to the design process for civil and structural engineering projects including an introduction to engineering drawing and AutoCad. You'll apply the skills and knowledge learned in this class and CL111 to design, construct and test a model of a bridge.Basic Mechanics & Fluid Statics
The class introduces the essential principles of mechanics. It includes kinematics, dynamics and fluid statics. The aim is to lay the foundation for subsequent modules including hydraulics and water engineering.Engineering Geology & Soil Mechanics
This class aims to introduce key aspects for engineering geology for civil engineering and basic concepts of soil mechanics.Civil Engineering & the Environment
This class aims to introduce you to the structure, processes, technologies, practices and impacts of the construction industry and to the assessment and management of environmental risks.
Structural Mechanics & Materials 2
To class aims to introduce you to advanced topics in structural engineering and limit state design.
Land Surveying & Mapping
This class provides a basic understanding of the concepts and application of land surveying for civil engineering purposes and the use of maps and plans in civil engineering.Hydraulics & Hydrology
This class aims to develop understanding of applied hydraulics in civil engineering including simple examples of pipe and open channel flow and control structures and develop an understanding of the processes underlying catchment hydrology.Soil Mechanics
This class aims to aims to give an introduction to the governing principles of geotechnical engineering, in particular stress and settlement analysis and groundwater flow.Chemistry & Materials Science
This class aims to provide practical insights to fundamental chemistry and materials science and their roles in a wide range of civil and environmental engineering applications.
Structural Engineering 1
This class develops the theory and practice of analysis of statically indeterminate structures followed by an introduction to structural steelwork design, reinforced concrete design and the principles of structural timber design.Geotechnical Engineering 1
This class aims to aims to give an introduction to the governing principles of geotechnical design at the ultimate limit state.Water Engineering 1
This class aims to introduce common concepts, applications and design calculation methods used in water engineering and hydrology.Construction Project Management
Provides an introduction to:
Environmental Engineering
This class aims to provide an introduction to environmental engineering including air, water, ground and subsurface systems as well as environmental impact assessment.Engineering Mathematics
This class aims to aims to give an introduction to differential and integral calculus, differential equations, and statistics and probability and develop applications relevant to civil and environmental engineering.Transport Engineering
This class aims to introduce you to key principles, theory and techniques used in the analysis and design of transport systems.
Geotechnical Engineering 2
This class aims to cover the design of geotechnical structures from shallow foundations to slopes and retaining walls, based on Eurocode 7.Water Engineering 2
This class aims to develop an understanding of a wide range of water engineering theory and processes including hydraulic structures, complex free surface flows, water treatment and wastewater treatment processes.Solid Waste Management and Contaminated Land
This class aims to develop a critical understanding of the process involved with management of primarily municipal solid waste and provides an insight into the remediation of contaminated land.Individual Project
This class aims to undertake an individual research investigation, including a literature study, critical assessments and original research work, which is presented in the form of a dissertation and poster.Project Planning
This class aims to provide you with experience of planning and managing small-scale projects.Learning & teaching
Our learning and teaching aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills required to build a successful career as an engineer.
Our teaching methods include:
Our courses also benefit from specialist lectures, case studies and supervision, which is provided by representatives of our industrial partners.
Assessment
We assess students individually and in groups, using a mix of methods ranging from class exams, coursework, laboratory reports and design submissions. Engineers are expected to be able to communicate well – orally, in writing and through drawing/sketching. Our assessment, therefore, seeks to test this range of skills.
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Our graduates’ ability to fit quickly and productively into teams in industry makes them highly employable. Many graduates work not only in civil engineering and construction but also in areas such as oil and gas, renewable energy, business and accountancy.
Some of our graduates also continue into postgraduate research.
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£25,000 is the average salary of our graduates six months after completing the course. The typical salary range is £23,000 to £30,000.*
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Entry requirements
Required subjects are shown in brackets.
| Highers |
Standard entry requirements*:AAAB / AABBB (Maths A OR Maths B & 1 Science at A or B) Minimum entry requirements** :ABBB or BBBBB (Maths A OR Maths B & 1 Science at A or B) |
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| A Levels |
Year 1 entry: ABB-BBB
Year 2 entry: AAA-ABB(Maths A OR Maths B & 1 Science at A or B) |
| International Baccalaureate |
Year 1 entry: 34-32(Maths HL5 & 1 science subject HL5)
Year 2 entry: 36-34(Maths HL6 & 1 science subject HL6) |
| HNC/HND |
Year 1 entry: HNC Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or Construction Engineering with A in Graded Unit and pass in Maths for Construction
Year 2 entry: HND, subjects as for HNC, with BA in Graded Units and pass in Maths for Construction |
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| English language requirements |
If English is not your first language, please visit our English language requirements page for full details of the requirements in place before making your application. |
| Science subjects |
Science subjects accepted are:
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| Additional information |
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*Standard entry requirements
Offers are made in accordance with specified entry requirements although admission to undergraduate programmes is considered on a competitive basis and entry requirements stated are normally the minimum level required for entry.
Whilst offers are made primarily on the basis of an applicant meeting or exceeding the stated entry criteria, admission to the University is granted on the basis of merit, and the potential to succeed. As such, a range of information is considered in determining suitability.
In exceptional cases, where an applicant does not meet the competitive entry standard, evidence may be sought in the personal statement or reference to account for performance which was affected by exceptional circumstances, and which in the view of the judgement of the selector would give confidence that the applicant is capable of completing the programme of study successfully.
**Minimum entry requirements
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Widening access
We want to increase opportunities for people from every background. Strathclyde selects our students based on merit, potential and the ability to benefit from the education we offer. We look for more than just your grades. We consider the circumstances of your education and will make lower offers to certain applicants as a result.
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Degree preparation course for international students
We offer international students (non-EU/UK) who do not meet the academic entry requirements for an undergraduate degree at Strathclyde the option of completing an Undergraduate Foundation year programme at the University of Strathclyde International Study Centre.
Upon successful completion, you'll be able to progress to this degree course at the University of Strathclyde.
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