Minor

Producing Composing Music – advanced


  • Study level

    BA and MA

  • Coursework

    15 credits

  • Teaching language

    German / English

  • Start of studies

    Every autumn semester

  • Number of study places

    Not limited


Programme

Course content.
In the “Producing Composing Music – advanced” minor, students with advanced artistic knowledge in pop music or jazz production hone their skills. This also includes networking with other professionals and preparing for the realities of working life. Consolidate and individualize your genre-specific work and creative techniques in the fields of songwriting, producing, arranging, sound design and mixing – in seminars, workshops and in independently organized projects and internships. → Module plan minor “Producing Composing Music – advanced” (PDF)

The minor, offered by the Jazz and Pop profile, is taught in German and English. It is aimed at Bachelor’s and Master’s students.

Skills acquired in the course.
Students develop working techniques to realize audio productions in marketable quality in the field of pop and/or jazz. This also includes confident use of technical infrastructure as well as the development of an artistic imagination. Moreover, they create and publish their own productions and network medially in the national and international environment. 

Admissions requirements.
The minor is aimed at motivated students with relevant musical communication strengths and production skills. You enjoy working independently, taking responsibility, are able to reflect and self-evaluate, and have the requisite innovation potential, communication and social skills.

Language skills required.
You need the following languages to take this minor:
–  German or English: to be able to follow a discussion
–  German or English: to actively participate in a verbal exchange
–  German or English: to understand a text
–  German or English: to write a text

Benefits of studying at ZHdK.
ZHdK has long-standing experience in pop- and jazz-specific producing and songwriting. With this minor, it offers students all over Switzerland the unique opportunity to gain a qualification in an optional programme in the professional field of producing. 

Time structure.
Usually takes place in 2 semesters.
There will be some preparatory block dates during the major weeks.
The intensive Producing/Writing phase will take place during the minor weeks.
The completed projects can be submitted by June 1.

This minor was previously called ‘Producing Music – advanced’.
More information about this minor (PDF download)


Major-Minor Programme Model

At ZHdK, students choose a Major. In addition to this core subject, they can choose one or two Minors to deepen or expand their major skills and knowledge across various disciplines. This wide choice of courses is unique in Europe and enables students to develop and sharpen their individual profile.

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