Sound in New Media, Master of Arts (Art and Design)

Sound in New Media, Master of Arts (Art and Design) is a 2028 Masters program taught at Aalto University, Finland. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (2 years) options.

The Major in Sound in New Media explores emerging digital technology and its aural impact in society. It focuses on acoustic communication, sonic interaction, new interfaces for musical expression, and the challenges these raise for art, design, and creative production in the auditory domain.

The programme is project-oriented and combines practice with theory, hands-on work with minds-on work. It uses interdisciplinary modules, collaboration, intensive workshops, tutored studio work, and a Personal Study Plan. The first year is for programme- and major-specific studies. In the second year, students choose from a wide selection of other courses and minor subjects while completing the Master’s Thesis. Research methods and academic writing are part of the curriculum.

Aalto University states that graduates can continue to doctoral level. The major also gives access to international study and research networks, and students may include Music Technology courses from the Sibelius Academy in the degree.

The minimum requirements for admission in Sound in New Media, 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 Sound in New Media, 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/1.2.246.562.13.00000000000000002693

• sound and music computing
• sound art
• sonic interaction design
• virtual and audio augmented reality
• game audio
• acoustic branding
• creative industries
• independent artists
• designers
• entrepreneurs
• public sector organisations
• researchers
• lecturers
• professors

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