Master of Sonology

In the Master Sonology programme the emphasis is on the individual work of the student in the form of composition and research as stated in a study plan. Students write a thesis under the guidance of a mentor from the Institute of Sonology.

The sonologist specialises in one or more of the following fields: composition of electronic music, live (improvised) electronic music, algorithmic composition, digital sound analysis and synthesis, sound installations, field recording, writing computer programmes for musical purposes or theory of electronic music. Sonology students also have knowledge of the role electronics and technology can play in other areas. They will familiarise themselves with technique and knowledge of a musical-historical context, with a focus on the practical and theoretical starting points of the Dutch, French and American pioneers in the field of electronic music. On a technical level students have knowledge and skills in the field of programming, physical aspects of sound, sound technique, perception and electronics. The sonologist can develop as an autonomous artist or collaborate with composers, musicians or artists from other disciplines in which electronic music plays a part, like sound installations, experimental film, architecture and music theatre.