The one-year course in Sonology was introduced in 1967. It covers a wide range of subjects including digital sound synthesis, analogue studio techniques, free improvised music, algorithmic composition, psychoacoustics, sound installations, field recording and the spatialisation of sound. All lessons are taught in English.
The course is intended as an advanced course in electroacoustic music and sound art for musicians, composers, artists and engineers. The one-year course also provides good preparation for the master’s programme in Sonology for students with a bachelor’s degree in a subject other than Sonology. During this course, you can make your own choice from the range of subjects offered. Admission to the course is determined on the basis of a portfolio and a motivation letter. There is no live entrance exam. The one-year Sonology course is not a degree programme and students are therefore not entitled to Dutch student finance or a student travel product.
Sonology
Sonology is the field of study involving production, research and experimentation in the field of electroacoustic music, computer music and sound art. Instead of composing with sounds, as is generally the case in music, in sonology the sound itself is composed in such a way that it gives expression to musical form. This can take place on the basis of the physical principles of sound, on the basis of perception, or on the basis of purely compositional ideas.
The Institute of Sonology adopts a clear stance in terms of the use of technology in music: we believe that technology is not merely an adjunct to the existing music practice, but should be used primarily to explore new forms of composition and public presentation of music and art. At the same time, Sonology is not bound by any stylistic dogmas.
We offer
- a unique combination of technological and artistic resources and expertise
- highly qualified international teaching staff
- the opportunity to join an international community of active artists and musicians of more than 30 different nationalities
The Institute of Sonology has an extensive network of partners that includes the Groupe de Recherches Musicales (GRM) in Paris, the Netherlands Music Institute (NMI), Willem Twee Studios in Den Bosch, the Sonic Acts festival, the Technische Universität Berlin and the Game of Life Foundation.
Read more about the department and its educational programmes at sonology.org
Teachers
Specifications
Language
English
Duration
1 year
Certificate
Yes
Course fee
Check 'Course fees'
Department head
Kees Tazelaar
Coordinator
Orsolya Toldi: mail
