Quality Assurance & Academic Policies

Institutional Overview

International Film Score ETS was founded in 2018 and specialises in advanced training in Film Scoring, Music Production, Audio Post Production and Music for Visual Media. The organisation develops educational programmes in collaboration with academic institutions, recording studios and international industry professionals.

Programme Design & Academic Structure

The Master in Film Scoring is a postgraduate-level professional training programme structured around:

• 60 ECTS Credits (CFU)
• 1500 Total Learning Hours
• 300 Contact Teaching Hours
• 150 Hours Internship / Project Work
• 100 Hours Final Thesis
• 950 Hours Independent Study

The curriculum combines composition, orchestration, music production, recording techniques, audio post-production, game audio implementation, sound design and professional industry preparation.

Admissions Criteria

• Graduates from Conservatories or Higher Education Institutions
• Musicians and composers with adequate music theory knowledge
• Portfolio review where applicable
• Interview with the Programme Director when required

Teaching & Learning Methods

Teaching is delivered through a combination of theoretical instruction and practical application, with strong emphasis on real-world production workflows and portfolio development.

Assessment & Evaluation

• Composition Projects
• Audio Production Assignments
• Film Scoring Projects
• Game Audio Projects
• Continuous Assessment
• Final Thesis Project

Assessment focuses on technical competence, creative development, artistic identity and professional readiness.

Internship & Project Work

Students complete structured project work and professional practice activities including film scoring projects, orchestral mock-ups, recording sessions with live musicians, game audio implementation and collaborations with industry partners.

Final Thesis

The final thesis consists of the composition, production and presentation of an original soundtrack created for film, television, documentary, advertising, animation or interactive media.

Faculty & Academic Staff

Faculty members are selected according to academic qualifications, teaching experience and professional achievements within film, television, music production and audio industries.

Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement

• Student Feedback Collection
• Faculty Evaluation
• Periodic Curriculum Review
• Industry Alignment
• Technology Updates
• Programme Monitoring

Programme quality is continuously reviewed to ensure alignment with international educational standards and current industry practices.

Industry Partnerships

Track Record

• 9 On-Campus Editions
• 4 Online International Editions
• Average Cohort Size: 10–20 Students
• Delivered Since 2018

Academic Governance

Academic quality and programme delivery are supervised by the Programme Director, Prof. Francesco de Donatis, who oversees curriculum development, faculty coordination, academic standards and final academic decisions.

Data Protection & Privacy

International Film Score ETS complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Student information is collected exclusively for academic and administrative purposes and is stored securely.