Program Overview

University Program Information

The SAE Institute offers a range of programs in various fields, including audio engineering, music production, film production, visual effects, and game art.

Programs

• Audio Engineering / Music Production: a 1-3 year program that covers the fundamentals of audio engineering and music production.
• Film Production: a 1-3 year program that teaches students the art of filmmaking, from script to screen.
• Visual Effects & 3D Animation: a 1-3 year program that focuses on the creation of visual effects and 3D animations for film, television, and other media.
• Game Art & 3D Animation: a 1-3 year program that covers the principles of game art and 3D animation.
• Games Programming: a 1-3 year program that teaches students the skills needed to create games for various platforms.
• Content Creation & Online Marketing: a 1-3 year program that focuses on the creation of content and online marketing strategies.
• Webdesign und Development: a 1-3 year program that covers the principles of web design and development.
• Graphic Design: a 1-3 year program that teaches students the fundamentals of graphic design.
• Medienvorkurs (1 Jahr): a 1-year program that provides an introduction to media studies.

Short Courses

• 3D Production: a 4-6 month course that covers the basics of 3D production.
• Electronic Music Producer: a 6-month course that teaches students the skills needed to produce electronic music.
• Home & Studio Recording: a 4-6 month course that covers the principles of home and studio recording.
• DJ-Kurs: a 4-6 month course that teaches students the skills needed to become a DJ.
• Graphic Design: a 4-6 month course that covers the fundamentals of graphic design.
• Games Programming: a 4-6 month course that teaches students the skills needed to create games.
• Video Production: a 4-6 month course that covers the principles of video production.
• Web Design Grundlagen: a 4-6 month course that covers the basics of web design.
• Fotografie Kurzkurs: a short course that teaches students the fundamentals of photography.
• Motion Design Kurzkurs: a short course that covers the principles of motion design.
• Zeichnen Kurzkurs: a short course that teaches students the basics of drawing.

Events

• Open Campus: an event that provides prospective students with an opportunity to learn about the SAE Institute and its programs.
• Kostenlose Workshops / Probelektionen: free workshops and trial lessons that give students a taste of what it's like to study at the SAE Institute.
• Bootcamps (Tageskurse): intensive one-day courses that cover specific topics in audio engineering, music production, and other fields.

Admission Requirements

• Mindestalter 16 Jahre: the minimum age for admission is 16 years.
• Eigener Laptop: students are required to have their own laptop.
• Eigene DAW: students are required to have their own digital audio workstation (DAW).

Tuition Fees

• Vorkasse: CHF 4'300.- (including CHF 400.- Einschreibegebühr).
• Ratenzahlung: 6x CHF 730.- plus CHF 400.- Einschreibegebühr (Total CHF 4'780.-).

Start Dates

• Zürich: April and October.

Course Content

The Electronic Music Producer course covers the following topics:

• Signalfluss
• Effektkunde
• Klangsynthese
• Sampling
• DAW
• Mikrofonie
• Musiktheorie
• Remix
• DJing
• Recording
• Mixdown
• Mastering
• Music Business

About the SAE Institute

The SAE Institute is a global leader in creative media education, with campuses in over 20 countries. The institute offers a range of programs in audio engineering, music production, film production, and other creative fields. The SAE Institute is committed to providing students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the creative industries.