From ancient Ambrosian chants to cutting-edge multi-media installations, Italy has always been at the forefront of musical innovation. As a music student in Milan, you have the opportunity to work with world-class musicians, soak up the local music scene, perform at a variety of venues, and attend a wide range of performances.

Whether you’re fluent in Italian or you can only say ciao, you are welcomed with open arms by the IES Abroad Milan Center staff. At the Center, there is a full range of opportunities for instrumentalists, vocalists, composers, and performance majors, and partnerships with the Civica Scuola di Musica, the Conservatorio G. Verdi, the Milano Classica Chamber Orchestra (spring only), and La Verdi Symphonic Choir and Orchestra.... [-]

The Montage and Sound course is a two-year course and covers all the industrial and business figures related to the assembly and sound departments. The hours required are around 950, varying according to the expected production.

I Year - Direct Taking

The first year focuses on literacy, card downloading and acquisition of the basics of key professional software like Final Cut, Avid, Premiere Pro, Audition and After Effects. In addition, the theory of sound is dealt with from a physical point of view to get to learn all the techniques and the instrumentation of the Direct Sound Phonic, from the recording of noises and dialogues on the Set and in Location. The techniques and languages of the main film units are examined immediately, both through assembly simulations in the classroom and by working on the original exercises of the other courses. From a visual editing only, it is possible to insert music and then work on the first sound effects and the first dialogues. The students are also trained in the first year on the figure of the Secretary of Edition, in order to better manage the audio and video material between departments, in continuity control, and carry out a period of practical internship in the laboratory of one of the audio service partners of the school, consolidating and expanding the practice of means, terminology and approaching to technical hire.... [-]

The Directing and Screenplay course is a two-year course and covers all the industrial and corporate figures related to the directing and screenwriting departments. Approximately 1,000 hours are required, which vary according to the expected production.

I Year - Interpretation of the Text and Frames

The basic training of the first year, revolves around the understanding of the film structure, from the conception to the design, to the primarily visual realization of scenes and then groups of scenes. The two pillars of the first year's training are the courses of Low Budget Visual Writing and Working with the Camera. We acquire the basic techniques to conceive, write and finalize a script and adapt our instruments to the needs of the client, production limits, the director's requests, the format and the destination of the product. The first year of the course focuses on the analysis of the writing instruments of the Three Acts Structure of Hollywood Classic Cinema, in a word, the flow of action. This 24-point structure is first adapted to the scene, then to a group of scenes and finally to a short film. This basic formation is parallel to that of the Videogame language. In particular, we focus on narrative-visual construction techniques (Screenplay), then transforming the writing into frames ( List Framings and Storyboard ), to be realized on the self. Everything is integrated with literacy and training sessions for the film set (Help-Director) and post-production (editing).... [-]

The Acting course is a two-year course and covers all the industrial and corporate figures related to the cast. The number of hours required is around 900, varying according to the expected production.

I Year - Tools and Techniques

The first year of the acting course focuses on the techniques of Diction, Voice Education, Singing, and Body Movement. All these disciplines are studied separately with their teachers of reference and then are tested in the laboratory and during the collective exercises. We learn to analyze the text by studying the Classics of the Western Theater and Cinema. Familiarize yourself with the camera both in the classroom and on the set to learn the procedures and timing of film production, how to work with the Lights, the Camera and the Microphone on the Set and how to follow the directions of the Director.... [-]

The ESE Professional Programme in Music Management was designed as a means of providing students with a real working structure to guide them in this innately formless and rapidly evolving field. The Music Management course has been developed to meet the needs of students who wish to pursue a business and management career in the music industry.

A series of lectures, seminars and workshops with both regular and visiting industry specialists introduces candidates to the most significant aspects of the music business, including contract law, intellectual copyright, artist management and the recording industry. Success in the contemporary world of music is increasingly dependent upon business know-how. Assessment for the programme is usually through a group project and presentation. Course Title: ESE Professional Programme in Music Industry Management... [-]

The Voice & Opera Certificate Program integrates the highest standards in voice training and musical coaching with comprehensive and challenging dramatic preparation. Students will work together with internationally renowned teachers and artists. We are committed to the traditions of classically-based vocal training, while at the same time creating an environment that allows a student to explore the wide-range of music theatre and lyric repertoire that is expected of today's professional singers. In addition to work in classrooms and studios, the program offers performance opportunities in productions under the guidance of professional directors, choreographers, conductors, musical directors, and designers. During your study, you are required to perform in a minimum of three productions. You must perform at least one major (leading) role in an opera performance. Applicants do not go through a traditional audition process. We ask that you submit recorded materials that will be reviewed by the faculty. Once that review has been completed, we will contact those candidates from whom we require further information. ... [-]

Learn how to become an actor with a step-by-step acting experience and training in screen acting.

Learn how to become a film director. Theoretical and practical lessons.

Programme: Film directing basic rules, direction of the actors and organization of a set (how to interact with members of the crew, learning to coordinate them). Simulations of a set with the actors of the school. Film directing tips for every different cinema category ( advertising spots, commercials or music video, live shooting). Film discussion.... [-]

The Master's course has a dual theoretical-practical approach based on specific professional roles current required in the sector. The objective of the course is to train cultured and experienced managers who are able to keep up with the innovation and significant changes happening in the sector.

Events management is a rapidly growing and very complex field within the service sector not only for its recreational qualities but also for its power of communication. The great strength of this business sector is that a well-organised event is capable of satisfying guests and participants on multiple levels – an event is not only a diversion for its participants but a tool capable of unifying large bodies of young people around a specific event, and at its best around a specific idea. For this reason, it needs efficient and serious management that exploits all its specific meanings and all its potential actions.... [-]

PRESENTATION

The educational program refers to the most important methods of the theater of the '900 and contemporary. In addition to the core subjects are planned:

If you are applying for this course, you may also be interested in our Introduction to Drama School and Audition Technique short courses.

1st HALF YEAR

AIMS:

DESCRIPTION of “COMMEDIA DELL’ARTE, ARTE DELLA COMMEDIA” Commedia dell’Arte means theatre and not only this, dramaturgy of social life, and Art means profession, actor discipline. It is a kind of living theatre which keeps evolving, acting in human field of its time. In the theatre the word is connected to the action and the actor is the one who acts. Nowadays, the Commedia dell’Arte keeps operating as an independent category but in particular it is essential in the education and comprehension of theatrical action in author’s text for those who care about theatre. Six months abroad at EUTHECA is for everyone who wants to deepen in theory and practice, the exploration of a close connection between Commedia dell’ Arte and European Dramaturgy. AIMS: The aim is to give the student a more complete comprehension of the playwright’s work, considered not only in the scenario of a European theatre context, but how it is applied in the contemporary scenario and generally related to the work of the actor.... [-]