Educational objectives and professional fields

Educational objectives.

  • You are capable of heading music productions, from the concept stage to post-production. 
  • You can handle complex sound jobs.
  • You are ready to work in audio technology development departments and leading sound engineering roles in film and television, as a freelance music producer and musician, and at theatres and opera houses. 
  • You have acquired technical and creative excellence in sound design and outstanding knowledge of sound and recording technology 
  • Professional communication and organizational skills
  • The ability to reflect on aesthetics and content to a high level
  • Basic business knowledge
  • Basic skills in academic work and applied research
  • Familiarity with trends and market developments

Prepared for a quality education.
Study with the best: due to the limited number of places available, you will have to pass a careful selection process and an aptitude test. Taking into account your prior education, your programme will be structured to develop your artistic, intellectual, explorative and social potential towards independence and professionalism. The individual support, particular emphasis on general musical education and wide range of courses support the continual, dynamic development of your interests for your future professional development. 

Degree title:
Master of Arts ZHdK in Composition and Theory with a Major in Sound Engineering

Potential areas of employment.

  • In a music studio as head of recording, as a producer or sound engineer
  • On a film set, responsible for on-set sound (original sound)
  • In a film studio, at the post-production stage of films
  • At concerts, as a sound engineer for bands
  • In a theatre, at the opera or at musicals as a sound designer or sound engineer
  • In industry as a developer
  • On radio or television, with a wide variety of responsibilities and specializations
  • As head of recording for audio plays