Program Overview

Sound Arts and Design

About the Programme

This ARUCAD department provides its students with everything they need to find their own approach to the art of sound: modern studios and equipment, experienced teachers and original techniques, as well as opportunities to discover their potential with each new project.

The program of study offers an ideal balance of theory and practice, and the interdisciplinary approach creates a favorable environment for the collaboration of students of Sound Art and Design with students of Acting, as well as Film Design and Directing. At the end of each semester, students can present the result of their work to the public.

Career Opportunities

• Composer
• Musician
• Sound Designer
• Sound Engineer

Medium of Instruction

English

Programme Duration

4 Years

English Preparatory School

Yes

Programme Details

Portfolio Criteria

If the candidate has original digital music works prepared, they should submit those via digital platforms and explain techniques/effects they used.

If a student does not have a digital work they have produced, they must demonstrate their ability with the instrument by recording a video (unedited) of up to 2 minutes with the instrument they play.

If the candidate does not play any instrument; they must perform any piece in their preferred style as a karaoke rendition and share it with the jury in an unedited video recording of up to 2 minutes.

The video recording standards for candidates playing instruments are as follows:

• The sound quality must be clear and free from noise.
• The candidate’s face must be clearly visible during the recording.
• Each performance must not exceed 2 minutes. For pieces longer than 2 minutes, it is sufficient to choose the sections with the highest technical skill.

Previous music performances, recitals, recordings, or other music works by the student will also be accepted.

Each performance must be labeled with the date, title, and composer of the piece.

Accepted Video Formats: .3g2, .3gp, .avi, .m2v, .m4v, .mkv, .mov, .mpeg, .mpg, .mp4, .mxf, .mxf, .webm, .wmv

Accepted Audio Recording Formats: .aac, .m4a, .mka, .mp3, .oga, .ogg, .wav

Interview – If required

My first impression of ARUCAD was filled with excitement—it was the university I had always dreamed of. The city can be quite busy, especially on work and school days, but it offers a vibrant and dynamic atmosphere. I have been passionate about music since childhood, playing the piano and singing. At 17, I started playing the violin. Studying Sound Arts Design allows me to turn my love for music into a professional career.

Jasmin Kösemehmetoğlu 1st Year
Filipino/Turkish