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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 โ€œDiploma of Advanced Studies in Music Creation/Sound Engineeringโ€ 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 โ€œDiploma of Advanced Studies in Music Creation/Sound Engineeringโ€. 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 studentโ€™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 assessorsโ€™ 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 โ€œautumn semester optionโ€

              • 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 โ€œspring semester optionโ€

              • 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. โ€œDates of admission procedureโ€). Applications are processed via the online tool of ZHdK (ONLA). 

                Application deadline: 31 May resp. 30 November

                โ†’ To the online application for the โ€œDAS in Music Creation/Sound Engineeringโ€, start autumn semester 2025

                • Information about the online application (ONLA)

                  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 โ€œFinish entryโ€. 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.

                • Sign in with ZHdK Login or SWITCH edu-ID

                  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.

                • Required documents

                  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 (756โ€ฆ) 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.

                • Further documents to be submitted

                  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. 

                • Contact

                  Questions concerning the programme?

                  Mirko Wegmann

                  +41 43 446 51 86
                  Email

                  Opening hours:
                  Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 13:00โ€“16:30 h

                Terms and conditions

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

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