A New Standard in Media Scoring Education
Offering Three Unique Training Experiences for Composers:
Full-Time Masters Program
MFA in Music for Motion Pictures and Contemporary Media. 17 recording sessions. (54 credits)
Online Graduate Diploma
Graduate Diploma in Film and Game Scoring. 9 recording sessions. (30 credits)
Film Scoring Summer Program
3.5 weeks on the beach of the Black Sea. 4 recording sessions. (6 credits)
Our Flagship Program:
Master of Fine Arts in Music for Motion Pictures and Contemporary Media
The Ultimate One-Year Practical Experience
for Film and Game Composers
Now Enrolling for 2022:
Dr. Andy Hill
Dean / Program Director
Former Vice President of Music Production at Disney, and Author of the acclaimed book "Scoring the Screen: The Secret Language of Film Music"
Interested in speaking with Admissions about our Masters degree programme? Just submit the form and we'll get in touch:
Students from the United States can request information about Financial Aid at info@eafa.iamu.edu
15 RECORDING SESSIONS
A new standard in media scoring education. 15 recording sessions are provided on the MFA programme, in conjunction with filmmakers and directors across Europe, recorded by the European Recording Orchestra (ERO), and multi-cam HD video recorded for your portfolio. No re-scores.
This is the most substantial portfolio-building package offered by any media scoring Masters programme in the world.
Solo Piano (2x)
String Quintet + 2 Woodwinds
9-piece variety ensemble
15-piece chamber orchestra
25-piece strings & Bulgarian folk ensemble
38-piece symphony orchestra
41-piece string / woodwind ensemble
Hybrid Stem Session 1: Brass
Hybrid Stem Session 2: Woodwinds
Hybrid Stem Session 3: Strings
Hybrid Stem Session 4: Percussion
64-piece symphony orchestra
110-piece symphony orchestra
38-piece Major Project orchestra
12 MODULE CATALOGUE
Master the art of MIDI Mockups, Mixing and Production, Orchestration and Arranging, Composition for Visual Media, Game Audio, Sound Design, and much more. A 12-module, 54-credit catalogue maintained in close correlation with current industry practices.
STUDENT BENEFITS
An acceptance package and hardware station for all MFA students, as well as life-changing opportunities designed to plug them into the industry and expose their music to the world.
All MFA students will receive:
Steinberg's Dorico Pro
A copy of Dorico Pro 3.5, Steinberg's revolutionary new notation and scoring software.
Film Music Books
Signed & personalized copies of Scoring the Screen (Andy Hill) and The Emerging Film Composer (Richard Bellis)
Hardware Station
A Nektar 61-key MIDI Keyboard (with sustain pedal), a 24" curved Samsung external display, and a powered USB hub.
Career Mentoring
Career mentoring with our team of World Class Faculty and Guest Lecturers, including George Christopoulos, Agency Director of the Oticons European Film Composers Agency
Internship Opportunities
Every year, the Film Scoring Academy of Europe will hire two of its graduates to stay in Sofia and serve as paid interns for the incoming class. More opportunities to develop your career.
Live Performances
Partnerships with the Plovdiv Opera Orchestra, Vratza Symphony and the Varna Opera Orchestra for public performances of student works in Plovdiv and Sofia. Global tours with the Dublin Philharmonic.
FILMMAKER RELATIONSHIPS
Partnerships with top European film schools, so MFA students work with filmmakers to create scores for original content rather than re-scoring films.
HD MULTICAM FOOTAGE
Each recording session is professionally audio and video recorded, and students receive all content from all sessions for their portfolio development.
MIXING AT DOLI MEDIA STUDIO
Every student has access to Doli Media Studio's mixing rooms and booths, so they always have the option of mixing on world class equipment.
24/7 ACCESS
VIA SWIPECARD
Students have 24/7 access to the Film Scoring Academy of Europe Headquarters during their studies via individualized swipecards.
7 SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Seven scholarships are offered each year to accepted MFA composers. The Admissions Board, in conjunction with the sponsoring composer or organization, make a joint decision on the scholarship recipient. All accepted composers are considered for scholarships; no additional applications necessary.
The SCL
Scholarship
€17,200
Marco Salamida (Italy)
2021 SCL Scholarship Recipient
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.
MULTIMEDIA
Browse some of our videos, including showcased student works, faculty interviews and informational clips.
ADDITIONAL PROGRAM INFORMATION
2022-2023 Academic Calendar
Two semesters of course work with a third semester dedicated to the Major Project.
Tuition & Fees
Total MFA Program Tuition: €34,300
Submit the programme deposit:
On or before December 1, 2021: 100% refund of deposit
On or before January 1, 2022: 50% refund of deposit
Costs of Living in Sofia
Technology Requirements
Technology Requirements:
Application Requirements
Submitting your free application is simple. Click here to submit your application and read about the application requirements.
Visa Requirements
Accepted students from the EU do not need a Visa. They will simply need to establish residency upon arrival in Sofia, which our team will assist with.