Study-option-specific Admission Procedure and Evaluation Criteria
What we look for in an applicant?
We expect the applicant to have a good competence, corresponding to the level of a Bachelor’s degree, in the field of Film Sound Design in relation to the artistic, production and technical implementation of the film. We also expect life experience, education, curiosity, boldness, an open mind and the ability to constantly observe and analyse the surrounding reality.
Applicants without a previous degree or with a degree from another field are taken into account.
Study-option-specific evaluation criteria in 2022 Master’s admissions
Applicants meeting Aalto’s general eligibility criteria for master's studies will be evaluated and ranked according to the evaluation criteria that has been decided in advance for each study option. The applications to Master's Programme in Film and Television - Film Sound Designwill be evaluated based on the following criteria:
Phase I
Academic performance
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What is evaluated
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Grades of the previous degree(s) and pace of studies
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What we look for in an applicant/Admission requirements
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Studies that are equivalent to BA degree studies of Film Sound Design at the Department of Film, Television and Scenography, Aalto University
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Method of demonstrating competence
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Transcript(s) of records, degree certificate(s)
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Artistic and/or design practice
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What is evaluated
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Demonstrations of artistic work
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What we look for in an applicant/Admission requirements
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Skills in the field of Film Sound Design in relation to the artistic, production and technical implementation of the film. In addition, the admission criteria include creativity, boldness, originality, imagination, motivation, communication skills, the ability to work in a group, the ability to understand and organise the relationship between sound and image, and the ability for sound thinking in storytelling.
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Method of demonstrating competence
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Work examples
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Relevance of previous studies
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What is evaluated
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Content and quantity in relation to the applied study-option-specific requirements
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What we look for in an applicant/Admission requirements
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Studies that are equivalent to BA degree studies of Film Sound Design at the Department of Film, Television and Scenography, Aalto University
Applicants without a previous degree or with a degree from another field are taken into account.
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Method of demonstrating competence
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Transcript(s) of records, degree certificate(s)
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Suitability
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What is evaluated
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Applicant’s further suitability to the study option, motivation, and commitment for studies/communication skills.
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What we look for in an applicant/Admission requirements
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Skills in the field of Film Sound Design in relation to the artistic, production and technical implementation of the film. In addition, the admission criteria include creativity, boldness, originality, imagination, motivation, communication skills, the ability to work in a group, the ability to understand and organise the relationship between sound and image, and the ability for sound thinking in storytelling.
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Method of demonstrating competence
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Motivation letter
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Other areas of competence
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What is evaluated
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Work experience and other acquired knowledge/achievements e.g. publications, non-formal education, competitions.
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What we look for in an applicant/Admission requirements
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Experience in film sound design (recording, sound work, sound design)
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Method of demonstrating competence
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Curriculum vitae, filmography
The study option does not consider recommendation letters.
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Phase II
Suitability/interview
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What is evaluated
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Applicant’s further suitability to the study option, motivation, and commitment for studies/communication skills
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What we look for in an applicant/Admission requirements
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Skills in the field of Film Sound Design in relation to the artistic, production and technical implementation of the film. In addition, the admission criteria include creativity, boldness, originality, imagination, motivation, communication skills, the ability to work in a group, the ability to understand and organise the relationship between sound and image, and the ability for sound thinking in storytelling.
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Method of demonstrating competence
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Interview
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What we look for in an applicant?
We expect the applicant to have a good competence, corresponding to the level of a Bachelor’s degree, in the field of Film Sound Design in relation to the artistic, production and technical implementation of the film. We also expect life experience, education, curiosity, boldness, an open mind and the ability to constantly observe and analyse the surrounding reality.
Evaluation process
The applicants will be first evaluated based on Aalto’s general eligibility requirements. Applicants meeting the general eligibility criteria for master's studies will be evaluated and ranked according to the evaluation criteria that has been decided in advance for each study option.
The selection process for applicants who meet the general eligibility criteria comprises of two phases:
Phase I
In Phase I, the applicants are evaluated based on the following criteria
- Academic performance
- Artistic and/or design practice
- Relevance of previous studies
- Suitability/motivation letter
- Other areas of competence
Only the applicants who fulfill the requirements/are ranked highest in the preliminary evaluation will be invited to phase II in the selection process.
Phase II
In Phase II, the evaluation is based on the following criteria
After the evaluation conducted in Phase II, the best applicants will be selected based on the joint evaluation from Phases I and II.
Some of applicants are invited to the second phase. Those selected for the interview may be given 1-2 assignments to be submitted electronically a couple of days before the interview. The invitation to the second phase is sent to the applicants at latest seven days in advance.
After the evaluation conducted in Phase II, applicant’s scores from Phases I and II are added together. Applicants will be ranked according to this joint score, and the highest-scoring applicants will be admitted.
Study-option-specific documents requested
The documents requested from all applicants are listed on the Aalto University website (https://www.aalto.fi/en/study-at-aalto/applying-to-masters-programmes). In addition, applicants to this study-option are requested to provide the following study-option-specific documents:
CV
The application materials must include a CV that contains your personal details, education, work experience, awards and grants, study trips and positions of trust.
Applicants without a previous degree or with a degree from another field are taken into account. The study option does not consider recommendation letters.
Work examples
Include in your CV downloadable links to a maximum of three samples of your work (on Vimeo, YouTube or the equivalent) with a combined viewing time of 30 minutes or less.
If your work examples include password protected video links, include the password(s) in your CV.
Study plan / motivation letter
Write a study plan or letter of motivation of maximum 4000 characters in length explaining your reasons for applying to this area of specialisation and telling of your particular interest(s) in the field as well as your goals and expectations for the studies to be completed at the School of Arts, Design and Architecture. Describe your specific strengths and areas of interest, goals, artistic vision and other aspects of your work.
Additionally, the applicant should write a report on technical, artistic and collaborative process behind one of the films linked to the CV. The report should not exceed 2000 characters.
Language of application documents
The application documents must be submitted in Finnish (Swedish) or English.