Description

What is sound engineering?

Sound engineering stands for the combination of capturing, recording and manipulating of sound with the help of various devices. Sound engineers work in different fields like the music industry, broadcasting, as well as the TV and film industry. Working locations include but are not restricted to music and film studios as well as various live settings in e.g. concert halls, stadiums, and radio stations.

The students may choose to specialise in music- or film sound engineering.

The music sound specialisation:

Within the music sound specialisation the focus is primarily on knowledge and skills related to sound engineering in the field of music. Among these but not restricted to sound engineering of performances by orchestra, ensemble, quire and solo musicians in the studio and on live stage. The specialisation focuses further at sound editing and procession with different sound and effect processors, as well as all tasks related to music production. All this will be carried within genres from classical over rock up to jazz music.

The film sound specialisation:

The studies of the film sound specialisation are related to everything which touches upon film sound engineering. Including but not restricted to sound recording on the set, dialogue and music recording in the studio, creation of film sound effects, sound and picture synchronization and the finalisation of film soundtracks in Dolby Surround format.

Highlights

Skills and Competence to be acquired:

* profound theoretical knowledge of sound engineering arts;
* ability to use technical solutions related to sound engineering arts;
* theoretical knowledge of the basics of sound and film-sound engineering, and the creative process;
* capability to solve conflict situations arising from the creative process;
* awareness of the specifics of the music- and film industry and ability to apply this knowledge in the production of music- and film sound;
* ability to continue on the third level by pursuing a PhD degree either in Estonia or abroad.

Why study Sound Engineering Arts in Estonia?

Estonia is a country of music with a long lasting and lively singing tradition with famous singing festivals with hundreds of quires and thousands of singers participating. The country is also home to the singing revolution which took place in the late 1980 and early 1990 when the country regained its independence. Famous contemporary composers Arvo Pärt and Erkki-Sven Tüür as well as world famous conductors like Neeme Järvi, Eri Klas and Anu Tali are Estonians.

Estonia is a country of technical innovation where Skype was born and E-governance has been reality since nearly a decade. Estonia has been the first country in the world where people could vote via internet and mobile phone.

Internationally renowned music-producers as teaching stuff:

The master's programme in sound engineering arts provides graduates with the theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and contact with internationally known music producers and sound engineers needed for a career in the field of sound engineering arts on an international level, as well as the knowledge needed to continue studies at the PhD level.

Subject Areas

• Film
• Filmmaking
• Music
• Music - Vocal Performance
• Music Video Production
• Studio Arts

Cost in US$:

3000

Program Fees Include:

The programme fee is EUR 3000/year and covers tuition, essential study materials, supervision and tutoring for thesis preparation. A limited number of scholarships will be granted to best-qualified applicants.

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Other

Typically The Application Process Time is

60-90 days

University of Tartu's Mission Statement

The University of Tartu is a national university uniting different branches of science. The mission of the University of Tartu is to act as the guardian and advocate of a highly educated Estonia through internationally acclaimed research and the provision of research based higher education. UT is in world's top 400 universities by THES-QS 2011 World University Rankings.

Year Founded

1632