Program Overview

Electroacoustic Studies (BFA)

The Electroacoustic Studies program at Concordia University offers students the opportunity to explore the creative possibilities of sound and music in a variety of contexts. This program is designed for students who are interested in creating soundscapes for visual media, designing sounds for theatre or video games, and crafting sonic environments to enhance emotions.

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Electroacoustic Studies takes a minimum of three or four years of full-time study, depending on the student's academic background. The program provides students with a comprehensive education in music history, theory, and composition, as well as opportunities to master stereo and multi-track recording techniques, collaborate on university film and animation projects, and learn to use software tools to process analog and digital sounds.

Program Structure

The program offers a Major in Electroacoustic Studies (54 credits) and a Minor in Electroacoustic Studies (24 credits). After completing the first-year core courses (30 credits), students may apply for transfer into one of two specializations: Electroacoustic Creative Practices (60 credits) or Electroacoustic Recording Arts (60 credits).

Admission Criteria

Admission to the program is available for the Fall Term only. The minimum cut-off averages and course requirements for admission include:

• Quebec CEGEP: DEC
• High School: C+
• International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma: 26
• International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (CP): 4.3/7
• Baccalauréat français: 11
• British system of education (GCE): At least two A-level exams with CD results
• University Transfers (internal/external): C

Applicants must also submit additional requirements, including a letter of intent, portfolio, and Music Department Admissions Package. The portfolio submission deadline is March 1.

After Your Degree

Graduates of the Electroacoustic Studies program will have the knowledge and discipline to think critically about their work and collaborate with others, and will be poised to find success in the music industry. Possible career paths include sound designer/composer/musician for gaming, film, and video, recording engineer/producer, and live and studio electroacoustic musician.

Student Stories

The program has a good environment to be supported while you experiment and discover different ways of creating music and sound. Alumni have been recognized through awards and nominations, and are regularly hired by key members of the cultural industries.

Other Programs of Interest

• Intermedia (Video, Performance and Electronic Arts) (BFA)
• Music (BFA)
• Jazz Studies (BFA)

These programs offer students the opportunity to explore different aspects of music and sound, and to develop their skills and knowledge in a variety of contexts.