Study location	Germany, Munich
Type	Bachelor, full-time
Nominal duration	7 semesters (210 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	BA
Course code	AUD_0_210_V_MU_0_e

Tuition fee	€4,740 per semester
Application fee	€1,000 one-time

Entry qualification	High school / secondary education The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / German. ⠀ Upload your electronic copies during the application process

Language requirements

English Please find our English language requirements here: • Duolingo Certificate 110 points • TOEFL 87 ibt (direct entry) • TOEFL 79 – 86 ibt (with additional agreement) • TOEIC 785 (Listening/Reading 785, Speaking 160, Writing 150) • IELTS (academic) 6.5 average – please see Language Centre guidelines if results differ • CAE (grade A, B, or C) • CPE (grade A, B or C) • Pearson English Test Academic (PTE-A) 59 points • Linguaskill: 176 – 184 (CES) – all four skills required

Other requirements

A relevant portfolio is required. 3 songs as MP3 file Please upload the following MP3s with your application: 1. Piece: the first fragment can be selected freely. It could be an electronically produced music track, a sound logo or a production by a band or artist that has been sound-edited by the applicant. 2. Piece: the second fragment is an electronically produced piece. The genre can be selected freely. The focus of the evaluation is on the melodic/harmonic elements within the composition. The following production techniques are undesirable: classical remixes, medleys, use of vocal stems, use of pre-produced loops that were not clearly recognisable and were processed in a creative way, exclusive use of sample-based material without the inclusion of sound synthesis procedures/synthesisers 3. Piece: create a sound environment that surrounds (real) or could surround (fictitious) someone in one place. Choose a meaningful title for the sound file. Please assemble the three music fragments in MP3 format according to the above order. In addition, please create an informal PDF file the size of one page, which briefly describes your tracks. - General higher education entrance qualification (Abitur) or university of applied sciences entrance qualification (Fachhochschulreife) - CV - Artistic works: three one-minute MP3s as independent artistic works - Copy of your identity card or passport - Proof of English language proficiency

Overview

Sound engineering, capturing, mixing – is that exactly your world? Our degree in Audio Design teaches you how to acoustically shape the world with sound and speech – from blockbuster soundtracks to electric car sound 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.

Programme structure

7 SEMESTERS 210 ECTS

1. SEMESTER 30 ECTS

Studio I – Recording & Acoustics
Musical Analysis / Music Design I
Lab I – Studio Composition
Practical Project I
Introduction to Sound Design
Pop Music History

2. SEMESTER 30 ECTS

Music Design II
Lab II – Sound & Music Design
Elective I
Practical Project II
Digital Signal Processing – Sound Synthesis & Effects
Sound Studies

3. SEMESTER 30 ECTS

Composition I – Electronic Music
Lab III – Audio design
Studio II – Editing & Mixing
Practical Project III
Music Informatics
Media Law (Music & Sound)

4. SEMESTER 30 ECTS

Digital Scoring
Studio III – Mastering & Mixing
Elective II
Practical Project IV
Sound Agency
Language OR Physiology / Prevention

5. SEMESTER 30 ECTS

Internship or Study Abroad
In the fifth semester, you can take an internship at home or abroad or study abroad. The scope corresponds to a student workload of 750 hours each and is credited with 30 CP.

6. SEMESTER 30 ECTS

Lab IV – Sound & Space
Instruments, Interfaces & Installations
Elective III – Dept. Music & Sound
Practical Project IV
Focus Project I – Interdisciplinary
Creative Strategies & Project Organisation

7. SEMESTER 30 ECTS

Game Audio / Film Music
Elective IV – Dept. Music & Sound
Focus Project II – Individual
Competence Transfer
Bachelor’s Thesis

Career opportunities

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