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    Core Subject Sound Engineering

    • Content
    • Structure
    • Qualification
    • Eligibility and admission requirements
    • Costs
    • Dates
    • Online application
    • Terms and conditions

    Content

    Holders of the “Diploma of Advanced Studies in Music Creation/Sound Engineering” demonstrate a personal connection to the field in which they completed the course of study, and present a paper which comprehensively outlines and explores a theoretical and/or practical focus related to the field in question.

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    Structure

    The DAS module runs for one semester. Students who complete it successfully are awarded a “Diploma of Advanced Studies in Music Creation/Sound Engineering”. As part of the DAS module, candidates realize a practical project and write 10-12 pages of documentation.

    As part of the DAS module, students also compile a portfolio of at least two works which they produce during the degree programme (including diploma project).

    A total of four mentoring hours are available for the DAS module. These can be used to supervise the degree project and/or the written documentation. The choice of mentor depends on individual needs and is determined in consultation with the Head of Continuing Education in Music.

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    Qualification

    With the successful completion of the DAS module, the competencies acquired in the continuing education program are summarized and concluded with a "Diploma of Advanced Studies" (DAS). The module is assessed with 6 ECTS credits.

    The DAS degree in Music Creation includes the following elements:

    1. Degree project
      Realization of a sound engineering project in discussion with the lecturer teaching the major. Presentation of the project in front of experts with a subsequent colloquium.
    2. Portfolio
      Compilation of at least two works produced during the degree programme.
    3. Written documentation
      10-12 pages of written documentation (excl. images and appendices) containing an outline of the student’s personal connection to their practical project of choice.
    4. Presentation and colloquium
      20-minute presentation of the degree project and written documentation. This is followed by a discussion (max. 20 minutes) on the content of the presentation, portfolio and documentation.
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    Eligibility and admission requirements

    The "Diploma of Advanced Studies (DAS) in Musical Creation/Sound Engineering" comprises at least 30 ECTS credits. These are acquired as part of CAS study programs and are completed with the DAS module. Admission is granted by the Director of Studies and the Head of Continuing Education in Music and is usually granted by passing a corresponding admission and dossier examination.

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    Costs

    The cost of taking the DAS module is CHF 1,600.
    This includes the individual lessons/mentoring sessions, the administration fee, the expert assessors’ fees as well as the examination fee. The costs are all invoiced together when the student signs the agreement to take the DAS module. 

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    Dates

    The DAS degree is offered twice a year.

    DAS module “autumn semester option”

    • Application deadline: 31 May
      Registration for the DAS module, incl. submission of the required documents
    • Mid-June
      Interview with the Head of Continuing Education Music and written DAS agreement (next steps, mentoring, schedule, etc.)
    • 30 November
      Interim report to the Head of Continuing Education Music
    • 28 February
      Submission of the written documentation and the portfolio
    • End of March
      Presentation of degree project and documentation, colloquium

    DAS module “spring semester option”

    • Application deadline: 30 November
      Registration for the DAS module, incl. submission of the required documents
    • Mid-December
      Interview with the Head of Continuing Education Music and written DAS agreement (next steps, mentoring, schedule, etc.)
    • 31 May
      Interim report to the Head of Continuing Education Music
    • 31 August
      Submission of the written documentation and the portfolio
    • End of September
      Presentation of degree project and documentation, colloquium

    The dates and times of the individual lessons in the major and the mentoring sessions will be agreed on an individual basis.

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    Online application

    The application for the DAS degree is possible twice a year (cf. “Dates of admission procedure”). Applications are processed via the online tool of ZHdK (ONLA). 

    Application deadline: 31 May resp. 30 November

    → To the online application for the “DAS in Music Creation/Sound Engineering”, start autumn semester 2025

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    Once an application has been checked, a binding agreement covering the practical project, the choice of topic for the written supporting documentation, the mentoring supervision and the structure of the DAS module will be reached in consultation with the Head of Continuing Education Music. 

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    Terms and conditions

    The general terms and conditions of the Continuing Education Centre apply for applications for this programme.

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    • Guidelines DAS in Music Creation / Core Subject Sound Engineering (PDF in German)