Application and Admission
Admission requirements
The Composing for Film master's degree programme is primarily designed for those with a bachelor's degree in music composition or equivalent. Candidates with a bachelor's diploma in another musical field may be admitted, provided that they show proficiency in music theory and a sufficient level in composition skills.
Entrance exam material
In addition to the completed and signed application form and the other documents, students are requested to send:
* an audio recording (on CD or Mp3) which includes a maximum of 15 minutes original composition(s) material, preferably written for audio-visual projects (MIDI recordings acceptable)
* written score(s) (preferably in Finale or Sibelius) or musical drafts (schematic score) in cases where traditional musical notation does not apply
* DVD(s) with films and original scores by the students are also very welcome
* a motivation letter stating the student's reasons for wishing to enter the program.
Candidates will be selected to be interviewed by the entrance examination committee based on their submitted material, as well as aspects such as general film knowledge, perceptive skills and insight into dramatic uses of music, and collaboration skills.
Contact
E-mail 
simbamusic@ish.nl
Postal address
Conservatorium van Amsterdam
Composing For Film
P.O. Box 78022
1070 LP Amsterdam
The Netherlands
