Film Sound Design, Master of Arts (Art and Design)

Film Sound Design, Master of Arts (Art and Design) is a No intake in 2027. Next planned intake in 2028. Masters program taught at Aalto University, Finland. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (2 years) options.

Film Sound Design is a Master of Arts (Art and Design) major at Aalto University. It prepares students for sound design work in film and television productions. The studies cover film theory and history, the role of sound in the cinematic experience, and film sound design themes such as sound effects recording, audio dramas and music as a narrative device in film.

The major is organised as 60 credits of advanced studies, 30 credits of elective studies and a 30-credit thesis. The programme also includes 30 credits of compulsory joint courses. Teaching is mainly practical and based on learning by doing, small-group work, peer learning, individual guidance and conversational interaction. Practice productions include sound design and recording procedures.

Aalto University says the degree provides a foundation for doctoral study. The page also says students can shape their studies through elective courses, practice work and studies at other higher education institutions.

The minimum requirements for admission in Film Sound Design, Master of Arts (Art and Design) at Aalto University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Aalto University.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Aalto University as pre-requiste for admission in Film Sound Design, Master of Arts (Art and Design).

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Please check detail of study units at https://opintopolku.fi/konfo/en/koulutus/1.2.246.562.13.00000000000000002683

• film sound designers
• freelancers
• entrepreneurs
• sound designers in film productions
• sound designers in television productions
• sound designers in game productions
• sound designers in other audiovisual productions
• leaders of their own groups
• sound recorders
• sound editors
• sound mixers

6 fully funded scholarships are listed for Finland. See Finland scholarships.