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Master of Fine Arts in Music for Motion Pictures and Contemporary Media

The Ultimate One-Year Practical Experience for Film and Game Composers

Admissions Open for Academic Year 2024-2025

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Andy Hill Film Scoring Academy of Europe

Dr. Andy Hill

Director of Studies

Former Vice President of Music Production at Disney, and Author of the acclaimed book "Scoring the Screen: The Secret Language of Film Music"

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15 RECORDING SESSIONS

The most substantial portfolio-building package offered by any media scoring degree in the world. Collaborate with filmmakers across Europe, record your music with the European Recording Orchestra (ERO).

Solo Piano 
3-piece: violin, cello, piano
7-piece: string quintet + 2 winds

9-piece woodwinds
17-piece strings & Bulgarian folk ensemble
22-piece chamber strings

38-piece symphony orchestra

23-piece strings & woodwinds
Hybrid Stem Session 1: 17 strings

Hybrid Stem Session 2&3: 15 winds & brass
52-piece symphony orchestra
84-piece symphony orchestra
20-piece epic choir

38-piece Major Project orchestra

Film Scoring Academy of Europe
  • The New Standard in Media Scoring Education: the most substantial, portfolio-driven film scoring Masters degree programme at a lower price than anywhere in the world

  • 12 comprehensive modules in Scoring the Screen, MIDI Mockups, Sound Design, Orchestration, Studio Conducting, Mixing & Production, and more

  • 15 recording sessions of your music with the European Recording Orchestra (ERO), multi-cam HD video recorded for your portfolio
     

  • Access to our A-List Faculty: just check out our Faculty & Guest Artists page to see who our Masters composers learn from throughout their experience

  • Composer acceptance package that includes Dorico Pro 4, film music books, a dedicated hardware station, collaboration with filmmakers, and 24/7 swipe card access to our facility

  • Join composers from around the world in a life changing experience that will transform your abilities and jump start your scoring career

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Interested in more information?

Fill out the form below to receive personalized answers to your questions and more information about the Master of Fine Arts program. Don't forget to check your Junk folder.

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12 module catalogue

A comprehensive curriculum meticulously designed in consultation with industry professionals that provides the ultimate education to the modern film and game composer. 

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Named one of the 15 friendliest cities in the Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards

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6 scholarships

Awarded annually by:

6 Scholarships 2023
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LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP

in our Alumni Access Program. Includes exclusive access to FSAE Live Events & Webinars, Guest Composer / Director Q&A's, Guided Screening Series, Recording Session Lotteries, Professional Portfolio Headshots and Videography, and more. Ongoing, and all free.

 
Alumni Access
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Admissions Open for Academic Year 2024-2025

Limited spaces remain. Composers are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Coming from a non-EU country? Apply now to allow time for Visa processing.

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​Applying is simple and free:

  • three (3) examples of your original compositions

  • two (2) examples of scores you have created

  • 1-page Letter of Interest, detailing why you are a viable candidate for the MFA programme

  • copies of any music degrees / certifications you have completed

  • PDF of your CV / Resumé

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