Film Sound Design - Film and Television, Master of Arts (Art and Design)

Master's Programme in Film and Television | Film Sound Design

Goal of education

Master’s Programme in Film and Television, major in Film Sound Design train artists and professionals to work as sound designers and sound engineers in all areas of film production. The aim of master’s studies is to improve the student’s skills, especially in the area of sound design. The student gains a greater understanding and mastery of the artistic, production and technical content of his/her professional area by means of course modules and practice work that steadily increases in its level of difficulty.

A sound designer and sound engineer gains a comprehensive knowledge of the practices, means of artistic expression, technical equipment and theoretical concepts in his/her own field. A key goal of the education is to further develop the student’s talents and personality, impart additional technical and artistic skills and basic knowledge of the field and its history, and develop management skills and a research work skills.

The language of instruction in the Master’s Programme in Film and Television, major in Film Sound Design is Finnish. However, part of the courses are taught in English. The degree can be completed in English.

Education content

Master’s studies in the major in Film Sound Design emphasise the student’s independent effort in forming his/her study path. The focus is on seminars and workshops investigating special features of film sound. The student learns to different theories of film and its sound design and participates in investigative workshops that often form larger course modules.

Students learn about sound designer and sound engineer work by means of increasingly demanding exercises. The education is mainly based on practical learning by doing, work in small groups, personal guidance and dialogue-based interaction. The aim of teaching is to support the student in developing his/her personal strengths and artistic vision.

Career opportunities

A graduate from Film Sound Design is able to work in positions of artistic responsibility in feature-length and documentary films. The goal of the education is to provide the preconditions needed for further studies in the field and lifelong learning.

Sound engineers and sound designers are mainly employed as freelancers and entrepreneurs in film, television, game, advertising film and other television productions.

Elokuvataiteen maisteriohjelman elokuvaäänityksen ja -äänisuunnittelun pääaine kouluttaa opiskelijoita taiteilijoiksi ja ammattilaisiksi toimimaan äänisuunnittelijoina ja äänittäjinä kaikilla elokuvan ja televisiotuotannon alueilla. Maisteriopintojen tavoitteena on syventää opiskelijan valmiuksia erityisesti äänisuunnittelun alueella.