Study
StudyDuring the study you will not only go into depth, but breadth as well. There is a strong emphasis on the compositional and technical aspects of your subject. At the same time, you will discover which aspects of the profession work best for you personally during (online) projects and collaborations.
What will you learn at Composition for Film and Theatre?
After you have learned the practical and theoretical skills, you will choose the direction you want to take in the course. One way of doing this is by choosing any (online) elective you want, including electives from the Jazz & Pop or Music Theatre courses. If you like, though, you can also look beyond that and choose classes from the BEAR Fine Art or Dance courses (in Arnhem). If you take this course on campus, you could even go beyond the city limits and choose a year of guitar lessons with a teacher from the ArtEZ Academies of Music in Enschede or Zwolle. You choose your classes based on whatever professional practice that you individually aspire to.
You are surrounded by knowledgable, passionate and experienced teachers, who are keen to strengthen your skills and broaden your understanding of music.
Course structure
Student's review
Gonzales Zubillaga is a student of this course from Kansas, USA. Starting at 1:30, Gonzales takes you through his ten reasons why you should choose the Composition for Film & Theatre course!
Facilities
Besides the classrooms where you have all the facilities to rehearse and take lessons, the ArtEZ Academy of Music in Arnhem also has its own concert hall which can be set up in many different ways. The conservatoire also has its own studio. This is equipped with the latest equipment. In addition, during the study you practise recording in Arnhem's professional studio Edgetip. Furthermore, to make it even easier to collaborate and play with each other online coming from different locations, ArtEZ developed the Fourth Location in the midst of the corona crisis in 2020. You can find more information about the Fourth Location here.
Student counseling
At ArtEZ, we have a student counsellor, to whom you can bring all your questions and issues. The counsellor is also there to help you with your selection process in your specialisation. Together, you will define what your strengths are and how you can build on them, and you may find challenges in your artistic, technical and business development.
Music & Health
Musicians face high standards, both physically and mentally. For this reason, at ArtEZ we aim to give necessary attention to the principles around healthy music making, especially during project days and weeks. Special attention is paid to aspects such as mental health, posture, healthy hearing and voice. It is also possible to take courses in this area, such as in Mensendieck, Speech Therapy, Mindfulness Mediation, and more.
Doing research outside of your regular class hours
When you study at ArtEZ, you also get acquainted with research. Think of theory classes, material research, and socially engaged research. Within your course, there is ample support and space to discover what kind of artistic researcher you are. But outside your regular class hours, there are also special initiatives, activities, and workshops where you can work on research. Especially for students who seek further depth. Curious? Then quickly read more about the (extracurricular) research activities.