Advanced Sound Design – Short Course, Summer School

Catalyst - Institute for Creative Arts and Technology, Germany

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The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
Summer School	Full-time	4 weeks	June	EUR 2250 per total	EUR 2250 per total

About Advanced Sound Design – Short Course, Summer School - at Catalyst - Institute for Creative Arts and Technology

This 4-week short course has been created for the artist or producer who has already started their journey. We start from the assumption that you're comfortable using a DAW and have a grasp of the fundamentals of electronic music production. Now you're ready to stretch your capabilities, hone your skills in a specialist field, create a unique sonic identity or explore new frontiers that take your work to the next stage in its evolution.

As a progressive education institute, one of our core beliefs is that you need to spend lots of time with your own hands firmly on the gear. We call it learning by doing... and doing... and doing again.

Combine that in-depth practice with expert tuition from industry professionals to expand your sonic palette and sharpen your listening and production skills. Connect technology, tools, approaches and philosophies to enhance your work and help you create engaging, diverse and rich productions.

From nerding out on the principles of sound to levelling up your synthesiser and percussion skills. From understanding sample-based sound design to tailoring an electronic setup. You will come out of the course with the momentum to develop a stronger sonic direction.

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Fees, Funding and Scholarships at Catalyst - Institute for Creative Arts and Technology

Citizens of the EU and certain groups from outside the EU can now apply for German state funding. Options for Scandinavian and Dutch residents are also available via the respective nations’ funding organisations. Learn more here.

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– Rowan Edwards aka Gozi, pop artist and EMP alumnus

“The best three years of my life. This place is magic! Tutors are always there to help – the school is full of inspiring and supportive people. It helps you to understand who you are as an artist or sound engineer, teaches you how to be systematic, how to work with other artists and how to become a professional.”
– Anita Wenglorz, music producer and CAP alumnus

“Most importantly, it is what you do with the resources that are given to you that makes each study experience unique. This is a space where you have a certain autonomy and can explore your creative desires. You're in charge!”
– Pablo Diserens aka Ōtone, music producer and Creative Production (Music) MA alum

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– Marlee Weinberg, Visual Effects alumna

“I liked the idea of working toward my own unique vision – with some guidance from the tutors – as opposed to creating projects that had to fit certain criteria.”
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