Summer Program for Film and Game Composers
30th June – 24th July 2024
Glyfada, Athens, Greece
Screen Composer Academy are making a special IMRO Member Discount available for their 2024 summer intensive program.
The course presents a premier, industry standard approach to educating and equipping composers for scoring the visual medium through lectures from industry professionals, one-to-one mentoring, musician workshops and live orchestral recording sessions in Sierra Studios, the leading recording studio in Athens.
Taking place from June 30th – July 24th 2024 this residential program will feature guest lecturers; Richard Bellis (composer of IT and film scoring educator), Garry Schyman (composer of the Bioshock game), Miriam Cutler (composer of the documentary RGB), Jeff Atmajian (orchestrator of the film Joker), George Christopoulos (from Oticons Film Music Agency) and Thomas Mikusz (Publicist and co-founder of White Bear PR).
The three and a half week course will consist of:
- Daily lectures 10am – 4pm
- Orchestration and instrumentation classes with musician workshops
- Midi mock-ups, recording, mixing and one-to-one music technology mentoring
- One-to-one review of scores with guest lecturers
- An 18 string ensemble recording session for a game cue focussing on gaming interactive compositional approaches
- A 34 piece orchestra recording session for a film cue
- A welcome reception, day tour to the Acropolis in Athens and farewell dinner
- Certificate of completion recognised by Pulse College for their entry to the newly launched MA in Scoring for Film, TV and Interactive Media
Immerse yourself in the Screen Composer Academy’s intensive program, designed to equip learners with practical, creative, and conceptual skills for successfully composing scores for the screen. Explore the intricate workflows of media composers, master the art of communicating narrative through music, navigate budgetary constraints and contracts in the music business, and craft professional portfolio works.
This program serves as an ideal entry point for musicians and composers aspiring to venture into the realms of film, game, TV, and other visual media. With a dedicated team of experienced lecturers and tutors eager to share their expertise, the Screen Composer Academy’s summer program offers the perfect opportunity to take the first step towards a rewarding career in one of the most exciting and innovative industries.
IMRO Member Fees:
Program Only: €2950 (€3450 after Dec 31st 2023)
Program and Shared Room: €4500 (€5000 after Dec 31st 2023)
Program and Single Room: €6000 (€6500 after Dec 31st 2023)
These are the early bird prices which end 31st December 2023. An initial 10% deposit is required with the balance payable by April 30th 2024.
“This is a wonderful opportunity for aspiring and early career composers to gain experience and knowledge from some of the best composers in the industry. Our course differs in that we aim to provide one-to-one tutoring and mentoring to students in addition to lectures to help meet their individual needs. Students will not only gain the skills necessary to score the visual medium, but also be guided in the music business and networking aspects of the profession. In addition to the learning experience, each composer will be introduced to the fundamentals of hybrid scores and leave with professional portfolio pieces.”
Natasa Paulberg and Vasilis Milesis, Executive Directors
