Program Overview

University Foundation in Film, TV and Music Production Stage1 at Hertfordshire International College (HIC) is designed to prepare you for entry to university-level program. During Stage 1 you will complete a range of modules relevant to your chosen degree, as well as modules concentrating on the skills that are vital for University level education such as Critical Thinking.

A Foundation pathway is available for students who:

• Don’t meet the entry requirements to enter university level study directly (but hold GCSE level qualifications)
• Feel that additional support at the start of university studies will help them stand a better chance of success
• Have been away from studies for a period of time
• Come from a different academic environment to that of the UK
• Require additional English language training

If you fall into any of the above categories, choosing an undergraduate pathway at Hertfordshire International College (HIC) is the right decision. Depending on your academic needs here at Hertfordshire International College (HIC).

Progressing from Foundation

Stage 1 will be the first stage in the 4 stage process. Meaning that on successful completion of stage 1 you will seamlessly progress to stage 2, which is the first year of a bachelor’s degree. There is no need to reapply, you will simply just progress between each stage until you reach the final stage and graduate with a degree from Hertfordshire International College (HIC).

BSc (Hons) Music Composition and Technology for Film and Games

This specialist degree focuses on game audio and film music, covering creative, technical and business. You’ll compose, produce, and implement music and sound for a huge variety of film, animation and game audio titles, and be part of networking and collaboration within the school of creative arts. With the support of industry professionals, you’ll analyse the styles of different composers and genres, understand film/ game workflows, explore middleware, and develop a critical understanding of how musical parameters affect visuals. You’ll also study the business aspects of this sector, pursue work experience and build the skills to become a creative, technical and entrepreneurial musician/ audio professional.

Why choose this course?

• You are fascinated by the potential of technology in the creative process and wish to explore the likes of Unreal Engine, Unity, WWise, FMOD, Logic, and Pro Tools.
• Involvement from our alumni, providing their experiences of how the course has helped them into employment.    
• You wish to understand and explore current trends in film music and game audio.
• Gain a BSc – because we genuinely explore the art and science of music composition/ audio design.
• You wish to be taught by current practitioners and exponents in the art of writing film and games.
• You wish to be part of a department within a school that includes filmmaking, animation and game design.
• The Music Composition and Technology for Film and Games degree is a unique and distinctive degree award in the UK.
• We have some of the best resources in the UK, including state-of-the art music studios and specialist film, animation and game design facilities. ?

Course Content

• The BSc (Hons) in Music Composition and Technology for Film and Games brings an enhanced emphasis on music for video games and media. The course focuses on two specialist areas of equal importance. From a game audio perspective, you will create and implement music and sound designs for a variety of projects across both leading Unreal and Unity engines, exploring industry relevant skills.  From a media composer standpoint, you will be developing your composition talent across areas such as film, TV production music, animation and live performance.  Subject currency is a key strength of the course, with content reviewed by industry professionals, and enhanced on a regular basis to meet industry needs.     
• You will analyse the styles of different game/ film composers and genres of soundtracks, study the script writing, reading process and understand different stages of the practical production across Pro Tools and Logic. You will develop a critical understanding of how different musical and technical parameters affect visuals, and study business aspects associated to specialist creative roles in the industry.
• Importantly, you will pursue professional work experience and build working relationships with other students developing collaborations in the Faculty.
• Most of all, you will be an entrepreneurial musician - someone who has talent as a composer and has the ability to get their music out there…
• Our location is at the heart of the UK film and media industries and we utilise this unique benefit in combination with well-designed and practical courses.