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MMus Klangkunst-Komposition (Sound Art Composition) at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz

Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Germany

Programme overview

Master on understanding sound as multilayered artistic material, as an interplay of sound, space, time, movement and form, from static sculpture to staged performance.

Faculty: Hochschule für Musik Mainz  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time (English, German-taught)  |  Intake: Summer and winter semester  |  Location: Mainz, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany

What you will study

Individual lessons in the main subject, group colloquia presenting and discussing own projects, realising artistic projects, taking part in exhibitions, concerts or performances, and the history of sound art.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Restricted admission (Numerus clausus). Bachelor's degree in Music or Art or an equivalent degree; experience and artistic projects already realised or at least mature ideas. Application period: winter semester: early April to 15 May. Music aptitude test must be passed before admission; separate registration deadlines apply.

Intake: Summer and winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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