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You spoke, we listened. Now you can join our world-renowned Film and Game Scoring program from anywhere on the planet.
Interested in getting a Graduate-level degree from the comfort of your home? Submit the form:
GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN FILM AND GAME SCORING
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Transform your abilities with our revolutionary 8-month virtual experience designed for composers who aspire to write for film, games and television
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135+ hours of essential training in Scoring the Screen, MIDI Mockups, Sound Design, Orchestration, Mixing & Production, and more
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9 remote recording sessions of your music with the European Recording Orchestra (ERO), multi-cam HD video recorded for your portfolio
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Regular 1-on-1 sessions with faculty on course content and your music
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Flexible schedule! Complete this experience at your own pace. Work in the mornings, afternoons or evenings. The commitment is 4-6 hours of course videos per week.
9 RECORDING SESSIONS
9 recording sessions of your music are provided on the Online Graduate Diploma program, recorded by the European Recording Orchestra (ERO). Receive multi-cam HD video of your sessions to enhance your professional portfolio.
Produce your sessions alongside our orchestrators and score supervisors via our integrated HD video and audio streaming, straight from the control room to your home.
Solo Piano (MIDI) - Scoring An Emotion
Learn to manipulate the emotions of your audience using only a Solo Piano.
Solo Piano (Audio) - Modern Minimalism
A contemporary / minimalistic application of piano, a la the minds of Ólafur Arnalds or the late great Jóhann Jóhannsson.
Strings I - Depicting Character
A versatile 3-piece ensemble consisting of Solo Violin, Solo Cello and Solo Piano.
Winds I - Depicting Setting
A 6-piece wind ensemble capable of a multitude of colours and vibes.
Brass I - Creating Suspense
4 horns and 4 trombones, a perfect blend for creating daunting vibes.
Strings II - Scoring Under Dialogue
A 17-piece string ensemble, perfect for refining the vital technique of underscore.
Winds II - Depicting Period
A 10-piece wind section that will layer perfectly into a larger sound space.
Brass II - Heroism and High Drama
Score the most heroic or dramatic of scenes with the ERO's 13-piece brass section.
52-piece Symphony Orchestra
The ERO's 52-piece symphony orchestra can have your audience weeping or on the edge of their seats.
9 ONLINE MODULES
135+ hours of essential training in Scoring the Screen, MIDI Mockups, Sound Design, Orchestration, Mixing & Production, and more. Progress at your own pace, day or night. Also receive regular 1-on-1 sessions on course content, your orchestrations, and developing your personal voice. Watch 4-6 hours of content per week.
Previews:
Upcoming Start Dates:
Start: June 21, 2021
End: February 20, 2022
Start: September, 2021
End: May, 2022
Start: November, 2021
End: July, 2022
Start: January, 2021
End: September, 2022
Step One: Submit your application.
Step Two: Choose when you want to start.
Scholarships Available! Submit your application for consideration.
MULTIMEDIA
Browse some of our videos, including showcased student works, faculty interviews and informational clips.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Tuition & Fees
The total tuition for the online graduate degree programme is €14,850, but partial scholarships are awarded based on your application.
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135+ hours of comprehensive training in Scoring the Screen, MIDI Mockups, Sound Design, Orchestration, Mixing & Production, and more -- an essential training for film and game composers -
A substantial professional portfolio: 9 recording sessions of your music with the European Recording Orchestra (ERO) -
Multi-cam HD video footage of the European Recording Orchestra (ERO) playing your music in the recording studio -
1-on-1 tutorials with our Online Programme Leader on all course content (every week) -
1-on-1 tutorials on your orchestrations with Norman Ludwin, orchestrator for Michael Giacchino (prior to every recording session) -
1-on-1 tutorials with Andy Hill, Program Director of the Film Scoring Academy of Europe, on developing your musical voice (every month) -
A Graduate Diploma in Film and Game Scoring upon successful completion of the program. A Graduate Diploma is a Graduate-level degree worth 30 credits (60 ECTS Credits in Europe)
Technology Requirements
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DAW (Logic Pro X, Cubase, Digital Performer, etc.) -
Notation Software (Dorico, Sibelius, Finale, etc.) -
Serum by Xfer Records -
High Quality Reference Headphones -
EastWest Composer Cloud -
MIDI Keyboard
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4, 6 or 8+ core processor, 32+ GB ram, internal SSD -
NotePerformer Playback Engine -
Avid Pro Tools 12 -
Orchestral Tools, Cinematic Studio Series Libraries -
Spectrasonics Omnisphere -
Soundtoys, Slate Digital, or Waves Mixing Suite -
External SSD for Sound Libraries
Application Requirements
Submitting your free application is simple. Click here to apply and learn about the application requirements for the Online Graduate Diploma in Film and Game Scoring.
How Does It Work?
This is both an asynchronous and synchronous program. You do not need to sign on at a certain time each day for class. You will complete the classes and modules at times convenient to you and your schedule. The 9 provided recording sessions are scheduled and distributed throughout the 8 month course.