Program Overview - Forum Music Academy in Rome

Program Overview

The program offers a comprehensive studio education for the rising, modern music professional. Strong recording fundamentals are built upon the core curriculum, while specialization is achieved in one of three academic concentrations: audio engineering, music production, or film music. A minimum of 12 and up to 16 total credits may be taken in one term. Students are required to take a three-credit Italian language course along with the core requirement for each respective concentration. Placement into beginning, intermediate, or advanced tracks is determined from the applicant’s prior experience and skill set, assessed upon acceptance into the program. Remaining credits are distributed among the electives available for the student’s respective placement.

Program Type:

Full-Time, 12-16 credits

Duration:

12 weeks (Spring/Fall Semester); 8 weeks (Summer Session)

Course Style and Assessment Methodology:

Courses combine a mixture of classroom lecture and field instruction with a heavy emphasis on practical experience in-studio. The majority of coursework involves the development of materials toward project-based deliverables at the culmination of the term. Weekly assignments and/or examinations may be given throughout the term at the discretion of the instructors.