Composer
- Classification
- Occupation
- Skill level
- 1
- Major group
- Professionals
Classification
- Major group
- 2Professionals
- Sub-major group
- 23Cultural and Social Professionals
- Minor group
- 231Arts and Media Professionals
- Unit group
- 2316Music Professionals
Description
Writes new, and rearranges existing, musical compositions such as songs, operas, symphonies and other musical scores for use in live performance, commercials, film, television and digital games.
Specialisations
- Screen Composer
- Songwriter
Unit group
2316 · Music ProfessionalsDescription
Write, arrange, orchestrate, conduct and perform musical compositions.
Skill level
Australia
1
Occupation skill level 1
Tasks
Tasks include
- Writes new musical compositions in various genres and styles for use in live performance, commercials, films, television and digital games
- Creates new versions of existing compositions by adding or removing musical elements such as instruments, melodies, harmonies or rhythms
- Conducts research and studies different musical styles and techniques
- Selects the appropriate equipment and works with audio engineers to ensure that compositions meet client requirements
- Collaborates with directors, producers, music supervisors, Audio Engineers and musicians to achieve desired musical effect
- May attend rehearsals and performances to provide guidance and make adjustments to compositions
Occupations in this unit group
Sources
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/browse-classification/2/23/231/2316
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/data-downloads/OSCA%20Category%20Descriptions.xlsx
