Program Overview

Bachelor of Arts in Audio Design

Overview

The Bachelor of Arts in Audio Design is a 7-semester program that focuses on the technical and creative aspects of sound design, music production, and audio engineering. The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the audio design process, from the physical properties of sound to the technical manipulation of audio signals.

Program Structure

The program is divided into 7 semesters, with each semester focusing on a specific aspect of audio design. The program includes a combination of theoretical and practical modules, including:

• Basics - Theory & Practice I and II
• Applied basics I and II
• Internship or study abroad
• Consolidation & Practice I and II
• Specialisation & Practice II - Bachelor thesis

Modules

The program includes a range of modules that cover various aspects of audio design, including:

• Studio I - Recording & Acoustics
• Musical Analysis / Music Design I
• Lab I - Studio Composition
• Practical Project I
• Introduction to Sound Design
• Pop Music History
• Music Design II
• Lab II - Sound & Music Design
• Elective module I
• Practical project II
• The practice of digital signal processing - sound synthesis & effects
• Sound Studies
• Introduction to electronic music composition
• Lab III - Audio Design
• Studio II - Editing & Mixing
• Practical project III
• Music informatics
• Media law (music & sound)
• Digital scoring
• Studio III - Mastering & Mixing
• Elective module II
• Practical project IV
• Sound agency
• Languages or physiology / prevention
• Lab IV - Sound & Space
• Instruments, Interfaces & Installations
• Elective module III - Department of Music & Sound
• Practical project IV
• Specialisation Project I - choice of Music Technology & Art, Music Production, Sound Design & Composition
• Creative strategies & project organisation
• Game audio / film music
• Elective module IV - Department of Music & Sound
• Specialisation Project II - choice of Music Technology & Art, Music Production, Sound Design & Composition
• Skills transfer
• Bachelor thesis

Career Opportunities

The Bachelor of Arts in Audio Design program provides students with a range of career opportunities in the audio design industry, including:

• Sound designers
• Music producers
• Audio engineers
• Film musicians
• Composers
• Software developers
• Product managers

Admission Requirements

To apply for the Bachelor of Arts in Audio Design program, students must provide:

• General higher education or university of applied sciences entrance qualification
• Artistic works: three one-minute MP3s as independent artistic works
• Proof of English
• Curriculum Vitae
• Copy of identity card or passport

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees for the Bachelor of Arts in Audio Design program are as follows:

• Citizenship | EU/EEA, including Western Balkans, Switzerland and Ukraine: €790 / month
• Citizenship | non-EU/EEA: 4.950 € / semester

Locations

The Bachelor of Arts in Audio Design program is offered at the following locations:

• SRH Campus Berlin
• SRH Campus Munich

Contact

For more information about the Bachelor of Arts in Audio Design program, please contact:

• Prof. Tilman Ehrhorn, Head of Study Programme
• André Soares, Study advisor