What you learn in the B.A. Audio Design

Designed sound surrounds us in almost all areas of our lives. In this programme you will explore the physical properties of sound and learn how to technically design and manipulate it. You will produce soundtracks for various media such as film, animation and computer games, you will investigate the powerful effects of sound in different environments and become familiar with the entire acoustic communication chain - from the sound source to the recipient.

YOUR CAREER PROSPECTS

Innovative audio design pays off

Audio designers compose music of various genres, create digital sound designs and acoustic special effects, realise speech productions and manage sound recordings with bands and ensembles. They write songs, orchestrate their own arrangements and develop digital musical instruments and apps. Audio designers work either freelance or are employed in a variety of industries.

The B.A. Audio Design offers excellent career opportunities in industries such as:

• Phono industry, labels, studios
• Advertising, media and design agencies
• Audio software companies
• Production companies, TV and radio stations, radio play publishers
• Game producers

They work, for example, as:

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

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LIVE SESSIONSteps Ahead

Hearing your own song on the radio or in advertising, signing with a label: The "Steps Ahead" Listening Session at the Berlin School of Popular Arts offers young talents the opportunity to get a few steps closer to this goal. Musicians get to meet decision makers from the music industry and media in person. Thanks to the direct feedback, our students get the chance to get their song on radio or to sign a contract.

SOUNDTRAP COOPERATION PROJECT

Joint concept albums with UCA students

Students of the SRH Berlin Audio Design programme and students of the English University for the Creative Arts have created concept albums together using the digital audio workstation Soundtrap. The aim of the project is to create a creative network beyond borders and to strengthen the students' intercultural skills.

To the Soundtrap project and the albums

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STUDY PLAN BA AUDIO DESIGNYour curriculum

7 SEMESTER210 ECTS

1. Semester30ECTSBasics - Theory & Practice I

1. SEMESTER

Basics - Theory & Practice I

• Studio I - Recording & Acoustics5
• Musical Analysis / Music Design I5
• Lab I - Studio Composition5
• Practical Project I5
• Introduction to Sound Design5
• Pop Music History5

In the first semester you will immerse yourself in the world of Audio Design. You will learn basic techniques of audio engineering, miking and recording. You'll also learn about the physics of acoustics and you'll be introduced to common DAW systems (Logic, Pro Tools, Ableton Live). In your first practical projects, you will learn how to dramaturgically build up your own pieces, to implement them compositionally and technically and to change their effect through sound design. In addition to a first excursion into popular music history, you will receive piano lessons to improve your routine on the instrument for your own compositional work.

2. Semester30ECTSBasics - Theory & Practice II

3. Semester30ECTSApplied Basics I

4. Semester30ECTSApplied Basics II???????

5. Semester30ECTSInternship or Study Abroad

6. Semester30ECTSSpecialisation & Practice I??????????????

7. Semester30ECTSSpecialisation & Practice II???????

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Our requirements

Admission requirements vary according to the educational background and citizenship of all applicants. Our admission requirements are in accordance with German legal stipulations. 

The basic requirements are:

• General higher education entrance qualification (Abitur) or university of applied sciences entrance qualification (Fachhochschulreife). In case you have not graduated yet, please apply with your existing transcripts or your latest interim certificate. However, we need your final degree certificate before you can start your studies.
• CV
• Artistic works: three one-minute MP3s as independent artistic works
• Proof of English language proficiency
• Copy of your identity card or passport

After a successful pre-selection we will invite you to a practical entrance examination at the Berlin School of Popular Arts. The aim is to get to know your course-specific expertise, your creativity, your willingness to create and to express yourself and your motivation.

MP3 tracks, entrance exam & language requirements

FEES AND FUNDING

Your tuition fees

As a state-recognised, private university, the SRH Berlin University is financed by tuition fees. These revenues go towards equipping our campus, providing services for our students, and quality assurance. In this way we ensure that you receive the best possible education under optimal study conditions.

Tuition fees (per month or per semester)

• EUR 750 / month (Citizenship EU/EEA incl. Switzerland, Western Balkans and Ukraine)
• EUR 4,500 / semester (Citizenship non-EU/non-EEA)

Enrolment fee (once)

• EUR 500 (Citizenship EU/EEA incl. Switzerland, Western Balkans and Ukraine)
• EUR 900 (Citizenship non-EU/non-EEA)

You can finance your advertising studies through BAföG, student loans, education funds and scholarships. The possibilities vary according to nationality. You can find more information under "Financing your studies". Our Student Advisory Service will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

 

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Application process and deadlines

Please find the Application and Late Arrival deadlines here.

We look forward to getting to know you. This is our application process:

• You apply online at our SRH Universities Application Portal
• If you meet the admission requirements, we will invite you to an entrance examination
• If your entrance examination is successful, you will receive an acceptance letter and the study contract
• You will sign the study contract and send it back to us
• You will pay the registration fee (all students) and possibly a deposit of EUR 3000 (non-EU/EEA students only)
• We will prepare your letter of admission for you
• You take part in our Welcome Week and then it begins!