Objectives and competences

The purpose of these studies is to transform a series of creative practices and theoretical analyses of sound phenomena into a well-defined field of research, practices and sound phenomena which until now have been presented in a scattered manner as marginal productions of other fields, such as Fine Arts, Music, or Architecture and, in the theoretical aspect, Philosophy, Art History, Musicology, or Pedagogy.

This postgraduate course forms part of the master's degree or postgraduate degree

Basic information

TypePostgraduate courses
CertificateSpecialization diploma
Coordinating facultyFacultat de Belles Arts
Branch of knowledge
  • History of art and artistic expression, and fine arts
  • Interdisciplinary
  • Cultural industries: design, animation, cinematography and audiovisual production
Mode of deliveryFace-to-face
Credits30
Length of course1 academic year
Language(s) of instructionEnglish
Enrolment feeFirst year: 2.000,00 €
An increase of 10% is applied to the price, up to a maximum of € 70, as administration fee
In-company placement(s)No
Start of teaching period06/03/2026
End of teaching period31/07/2026
E-mailmarti.ruiz@ub.edu
Webpagewww.ub.edu/masterartsonor
ManagmentRuiz Carulla, Martí
Open pre-enrolmentNo
Lead to doctoral studiesNo
Admission for applicants not holding a degree qualificationYes, with outstanding academic credits (10% or less)

Objectives and competences

Objectives

To understand the conceptual framework and specific methodologies applicable to materials and tools required for artistic creativity in sound art.

To experiment with sound as a material, and with the technological and conceptual tools specific to sound art.

Access and admission

Applicant profile and access requirements

Recommended applicant profile

Preferably graduates and professionals in plastic arts, architecture and music, as well as in history of art, education, psychology or philosophy.

Admission requirements: curriculum vitae, covering letter and, where applicable, portfolio of previous work.

Access requirements and conditions

The course is also open to students with no prior university education, who will acquire the same knowledge and skills and receive a specific qualification for their learner group. Information on the access requirements and other conditions can be obtained from the course directors.

Pre-enrolment

Contact us

Classes


AddressFacultat de Belles Arts
Pau Gargallo, 4

08028 - Barcelona
Espanya
Email addresspostgrau.bellesarts@ub.edu
Webpagehttps://www.ub.edu/masterartsonor/en/master-studies-in-sound-art/
Telephone626158729
Observationsde 9:00 a 14:00.

Further information


AddressMartí Ruiz
Pau Gargallo, 4

08028 - Barcelona
Espanya
Email addressmarti.ruiz@ub.edu
Webpagewww.ub.edu/masterartsonor
Telephone630239594
Observationsde 10:00 a 14:00, al despatx de l'aula 206-2 bis de l'edifici principal de la Facultat de Belles Arts.

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