Core Subject Sound Engineering

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.

    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.

      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.

        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.

          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. 

            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.

              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

              • You can interrupt the application process at any time and complete it at a later date. The information you have entered will be saved. Mandatory fields are marked with a *.

                Once you have entered all your information, complete the process by clicking on “Finish entry”. The data can no longer be amended. Your submission will be reviewed by the Continuing Education Office.

                Please check your e-mail spam folder during the application period. If you have any further questions about online application or experience any technical difficulties, please contact the Continuing Education Centre.

              • If you already have a ZHdK login, you can sign in with your normal access data. Those without a ZHdK login require a SWITCH edu-ID in order to apply online. You can create one really easily here.

              • Curriculum Vitae
                A brief and clear list of your education and professional career history.

                Covering letter
                Set out your reason for applying for the continuing education degree programme on a maximum of one side of A4. If you do not have a university degree, please describe your professional experience up to this point and why you are applying for your chosen continuing education degree programme (maximum of two sides of A4).

                Photo of yourself in JPG format
                Upload a recent photo in passport photo quality (at least 320 x 400 pixels). The photo must be high-contrast and your face must be clearly visible. It may not feature other people or objects.

                Social security number
                If you live or work in Switzerland, you will find your Swiss social security number (756…) on your OASI card or on your Swiss health insurance card. 

                Further documents

                • Transcripts
                • Degrees
                • Certificates

                The documents must be uploaded in PDF format. If you have several individual PDF files, you can upload these one after another.

              • The following must be submitted with the application for the DAS module:

                Content-related and conceptual description of the intended diploma project and written documentation

              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. 

              • Questions concerning the programme?

                Mirko Wegmann

                +41 43 446 51 86
                Email

                Opening hours:
                Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 13:00–16:30 h

              Terms and conditions

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