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Music Composer and Arranger

Art and Design

  • Average Salary

    RM2500 - RM 5000

  • Career Trends

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  • Compability

What is Music Composer and Arranger?

Write and compose score music. A composer and arranger works with musicians and producers.

Minimum education level

 

PT3

SPM

STPM

Diploma

Degree

Average Salary

RM2500 - RM 5000

Example of a Job Position

Composer
Creative Director
Film Composer
Jingle Creator
Song Composer
Music Composer
Music Producer
Songwriter

Task

? Applying the basis of music theory to create the structure of music and tone, including harmony and melody ? Use computers and synthesizers to create, compose, and compose music ? Determine sounds, instruments, structure of harmony, rhythm, tempo, and balance of tones needed to achieve the desired effect on a song composition ? Experiment with different sounds, and different types and works of music, using synthesizers and computers as needed to test and evaluate ideas ? Write direct changes to the composition, or use software on the computer to make changes

Knowledge

Communication and Media

Knowledge of media production, communication, and techniques and methods of dissemination. Includes alternative ways to inform and entertain through writing, verbal, and visual media.

Computers and Electronics

Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

English

Knowledge of the structure and content of English, including the meaning and spelling of each word, composition rules, and grammar.

Pure Arts

Knowledge of the theories and techniques needed to create, produce, and perform music, dance, visual arts, drama and sculpture.

Skills

Active Listening

Give full attention to the words of others, set aside time to understand the points presented, ask questions appropriately, and not interrupt at the wrong time

Writing

Communicate effectively through writing that suits the needs of the audience

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to the problems handled

Reading Understanding

Understand sentences and paragraphs written in work documents.

Coordination

Adjust the actions taken, with the actions of others.

Capability

  • 1

    Smooth Idea - The ability to generate many ideas for one topic (total ideas are the most important, not quality, truth, or creativity).

  • 2

    Near Distance Vision - The ability to see details at close range (a few feet away from the object).

  • 3

    Originality - The ability to bring unusual ideas or bright ideas to a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways of solving problems.

  • 4

    Hearing Sensitivity - The ability to detect or tell the difference between different sounds and loudness.

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