Overview

Students of the Sound for the Moving Image at The Glasgow School of Art begin by recording and constructing soundscapes, then branch out to create original documentary/abstract/narrative film, eventually building interactive audio-visual installations.

Key Facts

Applications are welcomed from students entering directly into year 3, with articulation from HND programmes at college, or from mature students with relevant experience.

The fundamentals are taught in Year 3 (stereo sound production, fixed frame video, and interactive systems) before embarking on more complex practices in Year 4 (such as multi-channel spatial audio, 360 film, music for picture, as well as self-directed projects in the student’s chosen medium).

The studios in our department allow students to make their stamp on the film, broadcast and game industries – but also the art world. That means that we share key pedagogical approaches across the art school. We all emphasise collective studio practice with connected, active learning - spotlighting practitioner role models from art and science.

We use state of the art interactive learning technologies such as Miro and Padlet – so that our lecturers deliver their expertise, and students can reply in their chosen format (such as text replies, sharing media, and class discussion). Students and staff share their insights from their own worldview, so students build a creative practice that is informed by their cultural experience.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Visual Environments

Film

Animation

Television

Interactive Media and Games
Theatre and Art Installations

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

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Applicants to all programmes (with the exception of Product Design Engineering) are required to submit a Digital Portfolio by 13:00 (UK Time) on 21 January

Language

English

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73

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IELTS

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Sound Engineering View 67 other Bachelors in Sound Engineering in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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73

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General requirements

4 Highers at BBCC including a literate subject*
3 A Levels at BBC and GCSE English at Grade A/7
The Portfolio Statement is an opportunity to expand on yourDigital Portfolio, highlight a project of your choice, further detail your interests/inspiration and tailor your application to the GSA programme you have applied to. The Portfolio Statement you submit must not exceed 3000 characters (approx. 500 words) and should not be the same as your UCAS PersonalStatement

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

24800 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

1820 GBP / year

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Additional Details

Rest of UK Students - England, Wales and Northern Ireland (including Channel Isles and Isle of Man) and Students from the Republic of Ireland: £9,535

Living costs

Glasgow

United Kingdom

620 - 1012 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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