Details songs

Please upload two songs in MP3 format in which you present your musical instrument in the application form, which will be your main subject during your studies. They can be your own compositions or interpretations/arrangements of foreign works, lasting at least one and at most four minutes. In addition, write a one-page PDF file that provides information about these titles and their original authors and performers. Describe the nature and scope of your own work and name the work of third parties.

Your individual artistic and creative strengths, which are expressed in the music examples submitted, should relate to the following focal points:

• Author: composition/musical adaptation
• Performer: instrumental performance - at least one song must feature the main instrument
• Performer: vocals
• Producer: sound engineering/production

The result of the pre-selection will determine whether the candidate will take part in the practical entrance examination.

Details entrance examination & presentation

The following is important:

• a strong will to express yourself and create
• very good knowledge of an instrument/vocals
• basic theoretical and practical knowledge of popular music

The entrance examination includes a 30-minute written exam with music theory, ear training and sound engineering content.

This is followed by the 30-minute practical part consisting of

• your self-made artistic presentation with two titles
• practical aural training
• theoretical and practical tasks and questions
• a personal conversation about your motivation to study popular music at the School of Arts, Information, and Media

Presentation

Your self-made presentation consists of two pieces with at least one track. You choose these according to your individual wishes and focus.

• an original composition or a title arranged by yourself
• you play or sing your main instrument live on site

Your presentation can be solo, to playback you bring with you, through a DAW project or together with accompanying musicians that you organise yourself. The quality of the practical part of the entrance examination is decisive for the assessment of your aptitude for artistic/musical studies at the School of Arts, Information, and Media.

English language requirements

Here are the English requirements you should bring along:

• TOEFL 87 ibt (direct entry)
• TOEFL 79 - 86 ibt (with additional agreement)
• TOEIC 785 (Listening/Reading 785, Speaking 160, Writing 150)
• IELTS/IELTS ONLINE (academic) 6.5 on average - please see Language Centre guidelines if results differ
• CAE (grade A, B, or C)
• CPE (grade A, B or C)
• Pearson English Test Academic (PTE-A) 59 points
• Linguaskill: 176 - 184 (CES) - all four skills required
• Duolingo 110 points