WHY VILJANDI:

• Viljandi is the sixth largest town in Estonia, and is especially known for its beautiful nature and rich cultural life.

• Affordable accommodation.

• Free wireless internet almost everywhere.

• Home to UT, ranked in the top 3% in the world (THES 2011-12 World University Rankings).

• International students rate Estonia as the #1 place to stay (Erasmus Student Network Survey).

• Close contact with the music and film industries

• Practical real-life projects

• Scholarships covering full tuition fees for the programme

Master of Arts

SOUND ENGINEERING ARTS

www.ut.ee/sound

Skills and competence acquired• Excellent skills in using technical solutions

related to sound engineering arts;

• Profound knowledge of sound engineering;

• High competence in the specifics of the music and film industries and the ability to apply this knowledge in the production of music and film sound;

• Among other lecturers, Viljandi offers instruction from highly acknowledged people from the music industry.

Jointly delivered programme:The Master’s Programme in Sound Engineering Arts is jointly delivered by two public universities in Estonia. Upon successful completion of the programme, students will receive a joint degree issued by the University of Tartu Viljandi Culture Academy and the Tallinn University Baltic Film and Media School.

NB! Admission takes place in alternating years. In 2012, admission will be to the Music Sound Engineering specialisation and in 2013 to Film Sound Engineering.

Development of the study programme has been co-financed by the European Social Fund (ESF). So

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• One-on-one studio time with a supervisor

• Acknowledged international lecturers

• Modern learning environment with hi-tech equipment

Excellent international career prospects through close contact with the music and film industries:

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.

Who should apply?Applicants are expected to have prior skills and knowledge in film sound and/or sound engineering that allow them to focus on practical sound directing, recording and mixing under the supervision of internationally acknowledged professionals.

Curriculum structureTheoretical core module 19 ECTS Practical core module 30 ECTS Elective courses 15 ECTS Free elective courses 6 ECTS Practice module 20 ECTS Master’s thesis 30 ECTS TOTAL 120 ECTS

Theoretical Core module 19 ECTS• Partiture reading• Music and audio aesthetic• Studio communication, working with actors and musicians.• Sound design for film and TV• ScreenwritingEtc.

Practical Core module 30 ECTS• Audio applications & techniques• Recording in natural acoustical environment• Mastering stereo and surround audio• Recording on location• ADR (Automatic dialogue replacement) recording, editingEtc.

Elective Courses 15 ECTS• Music and computer technology / Electro acoustic music• Study of sequencer programmes and computer programming• Sound design for film and TV• Screenwriting• Recording on location• ADR (Automatic dialogue replacement recording, editingEtc.

Practice module 20 ECTS• Studio project• Film sound design practice• Film project

Depending on the choice of specialisation students will be based either in Viljandi (specialisation: Sound Engineering) or in Tallinn (specialisation: Film Sound Engineering).All students, regardless of specialization, will spend some time during the period of their studies at both partner universities.

Language of instruction: English

Programme duration: 2 years

General admission requirements:• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

• Portfolio and interview, which can be conducted via Internet

• Applicants for whom English is not a native language need to provide proof of English language proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS).

Application process:1. Submit the online application. Form available at

www.ut.ee/apply-master

You will receive an automated confirmation of your online application submission with log-in information to track your application status.

2. Mail the required and properly prepared documents by the indicated deadline to:

International Student Service, University of Tartu, Ülikooli 18, Tartu 50090, Estonia.

Applicants will receive confirmation upon receipt of their application and its status. Only complete applications will be considered by the Admission Commission and students accepted into the programme will be notified of their admission soon after.

Documents to be submitted:1. Online application;

2. Curriculum Vitae, form available at www.ut.ee/sound;

3. Portfolio;

4. Official copy of the Bachelor’s diploma or its equivalent and Diploma Supplement (transcript/grade list) in the original language;

5. Official translation of the Bachelor’s diploma and Diploma Supplement into English, translation certified;

6. Proof of English language proficiency – detailed information on accepted tests and scores is available at www.ut.ee/requirements; and

7. A copy of the applicant’s valid identification document.

Application deadline: April 16

Applicants graduating with diplomas issued later than the set deadline (e.g., in July) must submit the application form and the most recent Transcript of Records by the required deadline.

Tuition fees and scholarships:The programme fee of €3000/year covers tuition, some study materials, supervision and advising of thesis preparation. A limited number of scholarships will also be granted to well-qualified applicants.

This publication is for informational purposes only. Please refer to the university website for current official information.

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sAddress for inquiries:International Student Service

University of TartuÜlikooli 18, 50090 Tartu, EstoniaTelephone +(372) 737 6109Post your question: www.ut.ee/ask