B.A. in Audio Design

• Degree: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
• Model: full-time
• Language: English
• ECTS: 210
• Info: accredited
• Duration: 7 semesters/3.5 years
• Location: Berlin, Munich

Designed sound surrounds us in almost all areas of our lives. In our B.A. Audio Design 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.

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

In the Bachelor's programme in Audio Design, you will learn how to create professional sound recordings in Studio & Acoustics and how to express your creativity in music and sound design. You can apply your knowledge directly in practical projects.

You will also acquire knowledge of digital signal processing, electronic music composition and editing & mixing. You will also deepen your understanding of digital scoring, music informatics and media law.

An internship or study abroad session as well as innovative areas such as game audio and creative strategies will optimally prepare you for your career in audio design.

1st Semester

1. Music Theory — 6 ECTS
2. Recording Theory & Studio Technology — 12 ECTS
3. Introduction to Sound Design — 6 ECTS
4. Studio 1 — 6 ECTS

2nd Semester

1. Harmony Theory — 6 ECTS
2. Sound Synthesis — 6 ECTS
3. Audio Production — 6 ECTS
4. Contemporary Composition — 6 ECTS
5. Popular Music History — 6 ECTS

3rd Semester

1. Contemporary Electronic Music Composition — 6 ECTS
2. Music Informatics — 6 ECTS
3. Studio 2 — 6 ECTS
4. Media Composition — 6 ECTS
5. Elective III — 6 ECTS

4th Semester

1. Digital Scoring – Arrangement & Orchestration — 6 ECTS
2. Focus Project — 6 ECTS
3. Studio 3 — 6 ECTS
4. Sound Agency — 6 ECTS
5. Elective IV — 6 ECTS

5th Semester

1. Internship / Study Abroad — 30 ECTS

6th Semester

1. Musicology — 6 ECTS
2. Focus Project — 6 ECTS
3. Creative Strategies & Project Organization — 6 ECTS
4. Instruments, Interfaces & Installations — 6 ECTS
5. Sound & Space — 6 ECTS

7th Semester

1. Thesis Preparation — 6 ECTS
2. Film Music or Game Audio — 6 ECTS
3. Elective V — 6 ECTS
4. Thesis — 12 ECTS

In our playlist we present current and former students from the B.A. Audio Design, B.Mus. Popular Music and B.A Music Production. All songs were either (co-)composed, interpreted, arranged and/or produced by our students!

Students of the SRH University 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 apply for the Bachelor's programme in Audio Design, you will need to provide

• General higher education or university of applied sciences entrance qualification. If you have not graduated yet, apply with existing transcripts.
• Artistic works: three one-minute MP3s as independent artistic works*
• Proof of English
• Curriculum Vitae
• Copy of your identity card or passport

English language requirements:

Accepted English Proficiency Certificates (valid within 2 years), with at least the indicated score:

• IELTS Academic: 6.5
• TOEFL iBT: 87 points
• TOEIC Listening/Reading 785, Speaking 160, Writing 150
• Duolingo Certificate: 110 points
• Cambridge CAE or CPE (grade A, B, or C)
• Pearson English Test Academic (PTE-A): 59 points
• Linguaskill: 176 - 184 (CES) - all four skills required