Master's degree in

Sound

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Overview

The Master's in Sound Production trains professionals in sound production for film, TV series and video games through exercises, challenges and group tests to make students self-reliant and industry-ready.
Music is the soul of film and video games. Discover the power of music in transforming a film or video game into an unforgettable experience.
The Master's in Sound Production covers the theory and practice of sound design and soundtrack, with applications in a variety of fields, such as film, television, theater and video game production. We take care of the rest!

Areas of Study

production

music theory

composition & orchestration

mix & mastering

sound design

video games

work of our students:

WHO IS IT ADDRESSED TO?

enthusiasts

To all music and sound enthusiasts for movies and video games, starting from scratch.

dj and producer

DJ or producer looking for tools to create their own tracks.

musicians

Seasoned musicians who want to apply their music to the world of video games or movies.

Course structure:

Duration: 6 Months

Class schedules:

Monday through Friday

9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Program:

Introduction to Logic Pro X and REAPER

The first few weeks of the module are devoted to learning programs such as Logic Pro and Reaper.

Students explore the interface, learn essential features and become familiar with virtual instruments. With the support of experienced teachers, they experiment with creativity inspired by famous soundtracks.

Finally, they create their first piece of music for a film scene, learning the creative process and adaptation to the specific needs of the situation.

Music Theory

In this study session we learn the basic concepts of theory, starting with music notation and proceeding to intervals, scales, and triads. A special focus is placed on quadriads and their harmonic functions, along with the study of tonality, musical modes, transposition, and modulation. Practical application is encouraged through exercises in music reading and harmonization of melodies, providing students with a solid theoretical foundation for musical performance and creation.

Composition and Orchestration

In recent weeks, immersion in the art of music composition for film and video games has embraced instrumental orchestration. We start by exploring the fundamentals of composition to support emotion and storytelling. Then you move on to advanced techniques of orchestration with a wide range of instruments, creating evocative sounds. Finally, the skills acquired are put into practice, bringing original compositions to life and orchestrating pieces for film and video game projects. By the end of the course, the student will have gained a deep understanding of the interplay between music, image and narrative, transforming creative ideas into engaging orchestral compositions to enrich the visual and interactive experience.

Mixing and Mastering

Course session devoted to audio mixing and introduction to mastering. In this phase, students hone skills in sound manipulation, focusing on advanced equalization, multiband compression and instrument balancing. They also learn mastering techniques to prepare tracks for distribution on different platforms. Teachers share the secrets and strategies for achieving flawless sound output, providing students with the tools to turn their productions into professional works.

Sound Design

Through theory and practice, you learn how to modulate waves, frequencies and filters to create custom sounds applicable to various musical genres, from ambient to soundtrack.
Moving on to advanced sound design, students explore the sound world through digital synthesizers. Between theoretical lectures and hands-on sessions, they hone skills in sound design, experimenting with creating unique soundscapes. From ethereal to electronic, you learn modulation, FM and granular synthesis, and the innovative use of audio effects.

Foley

In classes on the Foley for film and video games, students explore the world of film and video game audio, focusing on techniques for recording realistic sounds with common objects, honing the ability to capture details to enrich the visual narrative. Through hands-on sessions, they understand the importance of ambient sounds and special effects in creating an immersive audio experience.

Music and Audio for Videogames

During this phase on music and sound effects in video games, the trainees go on to explore the key role of audio in the gaming experience, focusing on middleware such as Wwise. Through hands-on exercises, they learn how to dynamically integrate soundtrack and effects into the interactive context of the game, creating sound layers and implementing audio triggers to respond to player actions. Leveraging the advanced capabilities of Wwise goes a long way toward transforming a game experience, highlighting the importance of audio in amplifying atmosphere and enhancing overall immersion.

Music for Advertising

In the advertising music portion of the course, students learn how to soundtrack an existing advertisement, taking on the challenge of creating an original soundtrack in line with the client's needs. They work on jingles, background music and sound effects, focusing on emphasizing the message and attracting the target audience. Next, they go on to learn sales strategies to convincingly present their work through lectures, tutorials, and mock meetings with clients.

Class x

Class X is an individual or team contest: a week-long challenge where you will be called upon to fulfill an external client's brief. A race against time: 40 hours to imagine and execute a concept for a major external company. You get to not only interact with a real-life stakeholder with certain needs, but also a chance to showcase yourself with a possible future employer.

thesis

The last six weeks of the course are devoted to the thesis project. A cross-master's job that involves all the students of the school in the creation of a short film and a video game. Face together with your classmates a real production simulation: you will work on the front line on daily tasks, assigned according to your skills, under the supervision of your teachers. The project will then be presented to the public on the last day of school and participate in festivals around the world.

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Send us the PDF contract that you received to the email: iscrizioni@bigrock.it, making sure that you have completed and signed it in every part, except for the withdrawal form that you will find on the last page.

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FAQ

Who is the course aimed at?

The Sound course is open to everyone, seasoned musicians as well as sound enthusiasts who wish to explore new musical frontiers. From composition and orchestration to mix techniques and sound design, we cover a wide range of topics to guide students in their artistic and technical growth.

Whether you are a musician eager to embrace the digital world of music production, a DJ looking for tools to create your own tracks, or simply a soundtrack lover eager to start from scratch, you will find your source of inspiration and learning here. Enter the world of sound with us and get ready to turn your passion into concrete skills!

How are the master's classes structured?

Here's how a typical day at BigRock works!

9:30 - Start of class. Not even one second late is allowed!
Depending on the subject, lessons see alternating moments of explanation and exercises. During the explanation phase, the teacher shares his screen, showing the performance of the exercises to the students and explaining the production methodologies. Once the explanation is completed, students perform the exercise exactly as it was explained to them by the teacher.

11:30 a.m. - Coffee break, about half an hour long.

Alternating explanations and exercises are resumed.

1:30 p.m. - Lunch break. Students can bring their own lunch and eat in the common areas or in the partner establishments around the school.

2:30 p.m. - Classes begin again.

16:30 - Coffee break, about half an hour long.

17:00 - "Lab." In most cases, during the last part of the day, the teacher leaves the classroom, leaving students to work independently, often to finish an exercise or try alternative solutions to what has been explained. This is a very important phase for us, because we get students used to problem solving, that is, knowing how to work without the security of having the teacher ready to help. It is also a time of "relaxation" in which the student can slow down the pace of work and possibly do the exercises in collaboration with classmates.

6:30 p.m. - Computers off. Everyone at home. No homework or exercises to bring finished for the next day. There is only to rest and recharge the batteries to start another busy day again.

-- This happens more or less throughout the week.
Depending on the subject, the explanation phases will decrease compared to the exercise phases during the last days, where each student will be asked to personalize his or her work. It will then be handed in and graded by the teacher.

How does Intesa San Paolo's "By merit" financing work?

Thanks to an agreement with our parent company, H-FARM, it is possible to access the "Per Merito" loan from intesa San Paolo

If you have any doubts, find answers to frequently asked questions below

What amount can I apply for?
The amount is fixed: 12,500.00 euros is disbursed in the form of an overdraft, and can be used in whole or in part as needed. You can use this amount for any expenses inherent in the Master
Do I need a guarantor?
NO! Guarantors are BigRock - H-Farm
When do I have to apply for the funding?
When you decide to confirm your enrollment in BigRock, send us the contract you downloaded at the time of pre-enrollment signed on every page, except for the withdrawal form.
Register on the Intesa portal, via this Link and enter your application directly.
Starting from the 15th day after signing the contract, you will receive an email with the authorization code, at which point you can make an appointment at any Intesa San Paolo branch to complete all the paperwork.
N.B. BE SURE THAT THE BANK APPLIES TO THE CONDITIONS PROVIDED BY THE CONVENTION WITH H-FARM! There are other university agreements, but they work differently than ours!
Where can I find my student ID number?
On the very first page of the contract you downloaded at the end of pre-enrollment
What happens if I am not granted the loan?
The chances of it not being granted are zero. The loan is denied only if you are already in a delinquent situation. In any case, when enrollment is tied to obtaining the loan, if the loan is not disbursed to you, your enrollment in the Master's program lapses.
Can I ask you for technical information about the loan?
Interest rates are not our forte
You can, however, contact one of Intesa San Paolo's branches before you enter the loan application, they will dispel any doubts you may have!
When will I have to start repaying the loan?
The bank will ask you to start repaying no sooner than a year after the end of the Master's program, so you will have some time to find a job

INFORMATION

When

March 10, 2025

WHERE

Tenuta Ca' Tron, 12 Boschi Street, Roncade (TV)

COURSE LANGUAGE

Italian

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PRICE

5.820€

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