BA/BSc. (Hons) Audio Production

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!!!Bachelor Degree in Audio Production APPLICATION INFORMATION !!!!!!!!!!!!

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“Flexible Accelerated Learning” !Flexible in its form to be able to seamlessly

combine life-developing studies with your existing life and career; Accelerated to fast-track you

back into the industry.

CONTENTS!!BACKGROUND! 3!___________________________________________SAE INSTITUTE STOCKHOLM! 4!_______________________________

Music and Entertainment Industry! 5!................................................................

Cost-efficient and Flexible Degree! 5!...............................................................

- a taster of our success stories...! 7!................................................................

PROGRAMME DESIGN! 8!_____________________________________

Module breakdown - Degree year ! 9!...............................................................

BA or BSc? - The choice is yours! 10!...............................................................

Teaching methods! 10!......................................................................................

Language of delivery! 10!..................................................................................

MODULES! 11!..................................................................................................

Course Content! 12!..........................................................................................

Aims! 12!...........................................................................................................

QUALITY ASSURANCE! 12!_____________________________________

Grades! 12!........................................................................................................

Work Placement! 13!.........................................................................................

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS! 13!______________________________

Diploma and/or full 2-year degree:! 13!.............................................................

Degree progression year:! 13!...........................................................................

Fee and Application! 14!....................................................................................

How to Apply! 14!..............................................................................................

Contact! 14!.......................................................................................................

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BACKGROUND!!Do you want...!...an internationally recognised BA/BSc. (Hons) Audio Production Degree (here after referred to as Bachelor of Audio Production/BAP), backed with industry-relevant practical experience, deep theoretical knowledge and a contact-network to back it up; all combining to give you a solid competitive edge in an international market?!Then you definitely have something to gain from the Bachelor of Audio Production at SAE Institute Stockholm. Our Bachelor of Audio Production helps you rise above the rest!

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!• Are you aiming at a career in the music and entertainment industry?

• Are you already working as an audio engineer/producer and want to further and deepen your

knowledge?

• Are you interested in a career in Sound Design for the moving image, Games and Apps?

• Do you have an Audio Diploma and want to increase job security and flexibility for your future with

an internationally recognised Degree from an established and well respected university?

• Do you want to start your own Production Company, Record Company or Music Publishing

company?

• Do you want to work as an audio engineer, mix engineer or mastering engineer?

• Are you a songwriter or artist who wants to know more about the industry you are in?

• Do you want to learn how better to succeed in producing competitive material?

• Do you want to be part of creating tomorrow's music and entertainment

industry and services?

SAE INSTITUTE STOCKHOLM !Get an internationally recognised Bachelor´s Degree at a college with an internationally acclaimed recording studio in-house!

SAE Institute Stockholm is unique in many ways, not least in having commercially active Soundtrade Studios in-house and available for graduate students during their studies. !We have:• 46 years of music studio, sound engineering and music label history.• One of the northern hemisphere's most iconic studios, Soundtrade Studios,

with a client list including artists such as ABBA, Europe, Westlife, Cher, Pink, Rammstein, Swedish House Mafia and many more.

• A specialisation in the audio and music industry in Sweden

• High-end industry contacts and recognition, working very closely with the Swedish music and audio industry.

• Cutting edge knowledge of the latest developments in the music industry, production techniques and sound, as well as having the industry in our premises on a daily basis.

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Music and Entertainment Industry The structure in the music business has been extremely rigid and institutionalised for decades with a big collapse in the industry some ten years ago. New possibilities and trends are now arising making the music business one of the most exciting industries to work in right now. Not least through an rapidly increasing integration with the Gaming and exponentially growing App industries.

Together with new technology and a growing Internet intrusion in our daily lives, many things have changed, including the way we consume music, communicate and behave. This has altered the conditions for virtually all instances in the market, both positively and negatively. In doing so, however, many new doors to the music industry are being opened daily.

With an on-going reform and unprecedented possibilities for the future, this is a highly topical industry. SAE Stockholm´s daily involvement with the music and entertainment industry gives us an unprecedented authority in both monitoring and forming the emerging industry. A Degree at SAE Stockholm and collaboration with our Music Business Diploma and Songwriting/Music Production students keeps you at the centre of the edge !

! ! ! ! ! ! ! of these exciting changes.!

Cost-efficient and Flexible Degree BA/BSc (Hons) Audio Production is one of SAE Institute´s most tried and tested Degree Programmes. It was developed, and is continually updated, to address the need for diverse and dynamic professionals in an industry in constant renewal since 1997.

SAE´s Degree Programmes are both time and cost efficient. By reduced vacation periods and intensive learning activities that include adult learning theories and principles, such as problem based methods, the learning process is accelerated. A BA/BSc (Hons.) Audio Production can be achieved in two years, for example, instead of the traditional 3 years.

Upon successful completion of the Diploma stage (APP/AEP = 1st year of Degree), you will receive an SAE Diploma of Audio Engineering and Production, and will then be eligible to progress to the BA/BSc (Hons.) Audio Production validated by Middlesex University. The SAE Diploma will carry 50% of the credits towards the Degree Programme and successful completion is a prerequisite for progression to the Degree year (2nd year of entire programme). Your final Degree certificate is a full Middlesex University Degree.

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You will have a selection of practical and written assignments, as well as written exams, all of which contribute to your final grade. The assessments are a combination of individual and group work.

As the name suggests, this programme focuses on Audio Engineering/Production. Equally important for the contemporary Audio Engineer/Producer is the ability to thrive in a freelance environment. Therefore the Degree year of the programme also underpins the importance of communication and marketing, as well as business, administrative, financial and legal aspects of the music and entertainment industry.

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Students have 12hr/day access to our Resource Centre, giving them access to the best books, journals and study advice as well as internet access and a quiet focussed place to study. For example students have access to AES´ entire online digital library.

SAE Alumni Bachelor Degree programme

- a taster of our success stories...!!Jens Eklund - acclaimed acoustician and designer of studios and studio monitors.!!Rebecca Pantzer - accomplished voice-over engineer with credits such as Disney, Dreamworks, SVT, BBC etc.!!Anders Klereby - Post production freelance, currently Broadcast Producer at Eurosport. !!!

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Top quality recording training in the legendary Soundtrade Studios.

- an unrivaled opportunity

In-depth learning in Post Production and Surround Sound with industry-standard equipment.

- staff expertise always at hand.

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PROGRAMME DESIGN !The full Bachelor of Audio Production is a full-time accelerated learning degree extending over 2 years (2.5 if APP route chosen for Diploma stage)  : 1

!1st year = SAE Diploma stage (APP & AEP)2nd year = Degree year. !!!!

� !!!!There is an optional exit point after completing the Diploma Stage (1st year). With the approved grade you will then hold an SAE Diploma in Audio Engineering and Production. If you already have an SAE diploma then you can automatically progress to the Degree year. In some cases professional work can count as part of your studies!!!The theoretical part of the programme (50%) is examined by a number of tests and a final exam. The practical section (50%) consists of a number of tasks to be carried out and submitted for assessment. Theoretical lessons are carried out in various blocks that end with a theoretical examination and several pieces of coursework.

!SAE Diploma

!BA/BSc (Hons) Progression

!BA/BSc. (Hons) Audio Production

Potential exit pointExisting SAE Diploma

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Degree year overview

� Note that part-time Diploma Audio Production Programme is fully accepted as the Diploma stage (1st year) of 1

the full Degree Programme.

During Institute opening hours, there is always a supervisor available for practical help and consultation.Practical work is taught by a combination of demonstration and learning-by-doing under supervision. Practical assignments are assessed with both graded and non-graded feed-back, practical exams and portfolios of work.!!!!!!!!

Module breakdown - Degree year !!! !!! !

!!!!!!!!!The 1st year (Diploma stage) of studies varies in length depending which Diploma option is chosen. The Degree year is 46 weeks and divided into 3 Modules. During the Degree year the scheduled contact time varies, making integration with working life much easier. The end of Module 610/620 may be extended to allow even more flexibility for students who´s careers are already taking-off. This flexible schedule allows for you to continue working in parallel with your studies to make the programme more financially viable and to maintain the real-world relevance of your studies.

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!Module 610/620

Major Project

!Module 502

Creative Media

Module 601

Advanced Audio

Major Project - Module 610/620 runs parallel to 502 & 601

Deferral options available for Major Project to allow more flexibility for students

SA

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Programme start

12 Months

5 months

10 months

*RPL = Recognition of Prior Learning; in some cases education and experience outside of SAE can be credited towards your degree.

!BA or BSc? - The choice is yours Degree programmes result in either a BA (Hons) (Bachelor of

Arts, with Honours) or BSc (Hons) (Bachelor of Science, with Honours). The award is determined by the nature of the final project which is the final module of the programme. This ensures that our students all get the same level of creative practical training while earning 180 European Credit Transfer

Points, and their unique approach and path is reflected by the project they produce. A BA (Hons) project will primarily be based on empirical and qualitative research (creative), whilst a BSc (Hons) project will involve more scientific and quantitative research methods (scientific).

The decision as to which award path you take is made only during the 2nd module (601).!Teaching methodsThe teaching consists of a combination of formal lectures, industry lectures, seminar groups (both lecturer and student led) and practical workshops. In addition, drop-in classes are held continuously throughout the entire programme during which the student can raise specific questions, receive one-to-one feedback and help.

Practical skills are taught through demonstration in lecture rooms and studios as well as hands-on learning by doing under supervision.

Language of delivery The Degree year is delivered (taught) in English.!Written assignments may be submitted in either English or Swedish.!!!!!!!!v.1.3! � 10

MODULES !

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Course ContentBachelor of Audio Production is specifically designed to train future professionals in the ever-changing environment of the music and entertainment industry. This is achieved through a combination of direct skills and knowledge specific to Audio, and also knowledge putting the audio element of the industry in important perspective in relation to the wider culture and entertainment industries (of which Audio is a part). Business intelligence, marketing and economic skills are vital for our graduates to give them the edge needed to be front-runner in a competitive market. Naturally the programme also has an extensive hands-on practice in several important areas, deepening both knowledge and skills.

Aims!The aim is that the student after completing the Degree should have developed knowledge and skills within the following areas: • Advanced audio production techniques!• Post production !• Audio for games, web and mobile applications!• Recording & mixing audio!• Business development!

• Project management!• Group psychology and collaboration!• Marketing, communication and PR!!

!The graduate student should also have a broad understanding of all areas of the industry, so that the student can enter into a professional role with confidence within/related to the music and entertainment industry. Upon successful completion of the student will have a solid portfolio with various projects to show employers in Sweden as well as abroad.

QUALITY ASSURANCE SAE Institute Stockholm and BA/BSc (Hons.) Audio Production adhere to quality assurance and monitoring processes of SAE Institute Global, Middlesex University and Quality Code of QAA (UK).

Grades!Assessments include theory and practice and are both formative  and summative  . Upon successful 2 3

completion of the first year, you will receive a transcript in Swedish and English together with en SAE Diploma Certificate. Upon successful completion of the BA/BSc (Hons.) Music Business, you will receive a Diploma Supplement and Certificate from Middlesex University. !You will also be invited to participate at in the Graduation Ceremony at Middlesex University in London.!SAE Institute courses are widely recognised internationally within the industry and Middlesex University degrees have international recognition.!

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� Provide key learning and skill development but are not assessed.2

� Are assessed and grades contribute toward the final grade and Degree.3

!Work PlacementYou will be actively supported in seeking a work placement (internship) during your time at SAE Institute by our Graduate Services department. This is not a mandatory part of the programme but provides invaluable experience and contacts in the industry, furthering your opportunities of work after graduation.

SAE Institute Stockholm has a broad and active network in the industry with opportunities in Soundtrade Studios, Musiksverige, SVT, SR and more...

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTSSuccessful applicants will need to meet the following requirements;

Diploma and/or full 2-year degree:!• Minimum age 18, and • Swedish 6th Form certificate (Gymnasiekompetens), IB or 3 A-levels;

alternatively 21 years of age at course start.!Degree progression year:!• An SAE Diploma of Audio Production & Engineering (or similar).• Equivalent from similar educational institution (transcripts required) • For English language delivery when applicants don ́t have 6th Form certificate, IB English, A-level

English or English as mother tongue, SAE Institutes existing requirements will apply:- IELTS: 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 within each component)- TOEFL: iBT: 80 (with no less than 17 within each component)  4

Acceptable (if you already have a valid test transcript or certificate) - Cambridge Proficiency Test: no less than C - Cambridge Advanced Test: no less than B - Cambridge ESOL: CPE Grade C CAE Grade B !

For circumstances not listed above please contact us for advice.Applicants who do not already have an SAE Diploma but have other related qualification/experience may in some cases be credited with Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).!!Course, Dates and Schedule For information on start dates and availability of places visit www.saestockholm.se. Bachelor of Audio Production degree is a programme equivalent to full time with 3 to 4 lectures per week during daytime the first year (AEP) or 2 lectures per week (APP); and 2 lectures per week, occasional seminars and self-directed studies during the Degree year. Successful applicants are notified with the date, time and schedule approximately 3 weeks prior to the course start.

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� Please note that for Non EU/EEA applicants the UKBA requires minimum TOEFL scores of Listening 17, Reading 18, 4

Speaking 20, Writing 17

Fee and Application Please see separate price list for all our courses.

With a combination of our financial partner Human Finans, and CSN (partial) you have the possibility to tailor the payment method for your studies to suit your current lifestyle and economy. There is a registration fee payable upon application to reserve a place. This is later deducted from the total course fee.For more information, details and the current price list please visit www.saestockholm.se.!If you have any questions, please call us on +46 8 730 51 00 or send us an email: support@saestockholm.se.

!How to Apply1. Apply online at www.saestockholm.se, or2. Fill out the enclosed application and sign both pages and post the application to: SAE Institute Stockholm, Box 3042, SE-169 03 Solna, Sweden 3. Pay the registration fee to SAE’s bank giro service: 5964-1977. Enter

name or social security/ID number. For international payment details please contact support@saestockholm.se

4. Verify that your application has been registered 3-4 days later. SAE Institute reserves the right to make changes to course schedules, lecture days, course length, prices and content. Any changes will be announced well in advance.

5. Make sure that we have your correct contact details. 6. Visa/International students:

International students must meet the requirements stated by the Swedish immigration board: a) be admitted to full-time studies b) have comprehensive health insurance that covers the whole period you are in Sweden if you plan to study for less than one year c) be able to support yourself financially for the planned study period d) have a valid passport

For more detailed information, visit http://www.migrationsverket.se

!Contact!SAE Institute Stockholm Visiting address: Råsundavägen 45, 16957 Solna, Sweden.

Post address: Box 3042, S-196 03 Solna, Sweden Phone: +46 (0)8 730 51 00 Email: info@saestockholm.se!**SAE Institute reserves the right to make changes to the details of this programme after print.

Please visit www.saestockholm.se for the latest brochures, pricing and other information regarding our programmes.

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