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Danube University Krems The University for Continuing Education
Danube University Krems is the university for continuing education. Its courses are specifically oriented towards the needs of working professionals. The university offers exclusive master's programmes and short certificate programmes in five areas of study. Serving more than 8,500 students and with 17,000 graduates from 90 countries, it is one of the leading providers of further education courses in Europe. Danube University Krems was founded in 1994 and combines many years of experience in postgraduate university education with innovation and the highest quality standards in research and teaching.
Students with Professional Experience Innovative and Market-oriented Courses
Students of Danube University Krems have very high expectations. Danube University Krems is one of the pioneering institutions in They have several years of professional experience and usually a Europe in the field of university-based advanced education and is a higher educational degree (university, higher education college or specialised institution in the sector of lifelong learning. In teaching academy). At Danube University Krems, students prepare themsel - and research, the university focuses on the social, organisational and ves for the next step in their career. They update their knowledge, technical challenges of current times. The University for Continuing acquire new skills, and develop their personal abilities. Education is developing innovative market- and client-oriented cour- ses on an ongoing basis and is specifically focused on interdisciplinary cross-linking and future-oriented special sectors: it offers courses that combine music and management, education and new media, or law and social sciences. Highest quality standards, a scientific, practical approach, and the use of innovative teaching and learning methods are part of all courses offered at Danube University Krems. Application-oriented Research Unique Learning Environment
Danube University Krems is devoted to transferable and application- Danube University Krems is located 80 kilometres from Vienna – oriented research in special areas such as lifelong learning, manage - in one of the most beautiful cultural landscapes of Europe, known ment and economics, culture and media, biomedical technology, as the Wachau. It has been declared a world heritage site by the biopsychosocial health, regenerative and evidence-based medicine, UNESCO. The modern adaptation of a former tobacco factory in as well as construction and environment. Scientific conclusions con - Stein, a characteristic industrial building dating back to the start stitute the basis of practice-oriented teaching at the University for of the 20th century, and the new premises at Campus Krems offer Continuing Education. The university's research efforts permit close students and teachers an open and motivating environment that collaboration with companies and other public institutions. The three promotes innovation. faculties of the university conduct research that extends beyond the confines of their respective specialties. 4 | 5 >
With its Center for Contemporary Music, the Danube University Krems provides an international centre of excellence for current and future challenges in the field of music business and music communication. Emphasis in teaching and research is placed on linking music and economics, aspects of contemporary music communication, legal and medial framework conditions for the production, distribution and reception of music, as well as on the demands of the international music industry.
With its range of postgraduate studies, the Center for Contemporary Music offers continuing education for a number of professional occupations and international career paths within the music industry. Many musicians today are not only active as creative artists but also as producers and distributors of their music. They have to take on management tasks, navigate the marketing of their music, undertake professional media activities and strategically plan their careers. The digitalisation of music and the globalisation of music creation have radically changed the conditions for artistic production.
Therefore, the traditional differentiation between creative artists, music promoters and music listeners is now being challenged by current market structures, changes in consumer behaviour as well as new patterns of reception. Consequently, the new occupational forms that come along with these developments are more differentiated and specialised. They require skills and competencies that can be acquired at the Center for Contemporary Music at Danube University Krems. The modular structure of our master and certificate course programmes enables both double degree students and working professionals to study while maintaining or building their careers, with the aim of enhancing professionalism, economic performance and employability.
Collection Mailer / Strauss Archive
Extensive collection of sheet music and documents of the life and body of work of Johann Strauss senior as well as his sons, Johann, Josef and Eduard at the Center for Contemporary Music. In the music business, the Strauss family has been known as one of the first entrepreneur dynasties. Information www.donau-uni.ac.at/strauss/en Center for Contemporary Music
International Networks and Cooperation
The alumni, the students and the lecturers of the Center for Contemporary Music form an extensive network that has lead to many innovative projects and business ideas. In addition to an international faculty and a creative and scientific advisory board, the Center for Contemporary Music has numerous international cooperation partners. Among them are the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami, Bucks New University (Buckinghamshire), Universal Music Austria, the Salzburg Mozarteum Foundation, Ingpen & Williams, IFPI Europe as well as several inter - national companies and associations in the music industry and the media.
Dr. Eva Maria Stöckler Head of the Center for Contemporary Music, Head of the Department for Arts and Cultural Sciences 6 | 7 „
“In these fast moving times, our media, music and creative sector business leaders and executives need a solid foundation of business and creative thinking skills to help them and their organisations navigate and prosper in uncertain times. The Center for Contemporary Music at Danube Univer - sity Krems provides a unique environment, which is a delight to work in, combining the best of both arts and business disciplines in a programme that brings out the best in people.”
Andrew Armour, Benchstone Limited, Guest Tutor at Danube University Krems, Henley Business School and BIMM London, UK
“Music Management in Krems is theory that expands into the practical – a mixture of learning content, discourse and networking. The combina - tion of job-related topics, interesting lecturers and the guidance of the university team made my entry into the industry possible.” Philipp Neuhaus, Product Manager Catalog Marketing Sony Music Entertainment Austria GmbH
“It was really exciting to discuss current issues such as copyright law in the seminar 'Music and Law'. We were introduced to this subject matter and were made aware of the possibilities for solutions and support. The certified course programme was very rewarding in terms of topics, lectu - rers and participants. ” Eike-Harriet Riga, Chief planner at Theater St. Gallen, Switzerland „
Modern & On-Campus Facilities International Office & Academic Service Center Danube University Krems is embedded in an environment that Comprehensive service and customer orientation play a promi - is abundantly equipped with restaurants, hotels, guesthouses nent role at Danube University Krems. This applies to both indi - and student hostels, as well as recreational and cultural facili - vidual career planning and international affairs. Our International ties. This is coupled with the modern on-campus teaching and Office and the Academic Service Center are available to stu - learning facilities, research rooms, library, auditorium, cinema, dents when applying for scholarships, student mobility, credit sports facilities, and cultural events, which contributes signifi - transfers, visa requests, as well as for all other matters associa - cantly to the quality of life of our students. ted with their studies. More Than Just Studying!
Music Business Lounge
The Music Business Lounge involves students in open dialogue with international experts and music professionals, complemented with networking opportunities to establish personal and professional contacts with colleagues, alumni, lecturers and music professionals. Information www.donau-uni.ac.at/musik/mbl
Music Festivals & Events Campus Culture & Campus Sports Danube University Krems fosters close relationships Danube University Krems regards sports and culture as an with the domestic music culture. It has been the source of indispensable contribution to the everyday university life of nationally and internationally acclaimed festivals and music teaching, learning and research. The University Sports and events. The annual donaufestival in Krems, the Glatt&Ver - Health Center offers campus sports programmes for student s kehrt Music Festival, the Grafenegg Music Festival, or the and staff members. The cultural programme on campus Waves Vienna (Music Festival & Conference) serve as the promotes cross-disciplinary dialogue among students and ideal platforms for international exchange with musicians, teachers and creates an atmosphere in which intellectual managers and journalists, both in the classical music genre performance and sensory experience can both flourish. and in the field of popular music. 8 | 9 >
The master's programme „Music Management“ supports students in qualifying for careers in the rapidly changing music industry, both as musicians and management professionals. It links music theory and practice with crucial entrepreneurial skills, management techniques and expert knowledge from the industry. By developing business, technical and legal skills as well as industry know-how, our course programme cultivates hands-on competencies for successful international music careers. Continuous face-to-face sessions and in-depth discussions with academic lecturers and industry experts blend current hot topics, such as digital music distribution, A&R management or new business models, with practical insights from professionals. National and international excursions and networking events are additionally organised to enhance the personal career profiles and networks of our students.
Target Group Project Work Students will be given the task of elaborating a practice-focused Musicians of any genre, music professionals of all fields in the project over the course of their studies. music industry, as well as individuals intending to qualify for careers in the global music business. Master Thesis In the fifth semester the main task is to compose a scientific Selected Topics paper on a relevant topic from the field of music management. International Networking Music Management and Music Business Excursions to our international partner institutions, e.g. the Music Business, Music Market Structures, Digital Music Market, Frost School of Music, University of Miami (USA) and Bucking - Music Marketing Strategies, Global Music Management, Self- hamshire New University (UK), as well as excursions to the inter- management and Entrepreneurship in the Arts, Concert and national music and media landscape are an important element Artist Management, Music Publishing, Music Production, Music of the study programme. Distribution Systems Music Theory International Faculty Music Sociology, Music Psychology, History and Aesthetics The international and interdisciplinary nature of the lecturers across Musical Genres, Creative Musical Innovations, Musical from all areas of the music industry and music academia is an Structure Analysis important distinguishing factor. Musicians, managers and entre - General Management preneurs convey practically oriented content that refers to the current situation in the music market. Business Administration, Microeconomics and Business Ethics, Accounting & Controlling, Strategic Management, Corporate Alumni Careers Management, Team Management and Leadership, Project Our alumni network includes career paths such as selfemployed Management and Presentation Techniques musicians and music managers, general managers of artist Music and Entertainment Law agencies and music consulting businesses, people in orchestra Fundamentals of Roman and Anglo-Saxon Civil Law. and ensemble management, employees at collecting societies, Copyright and Entertainment Law (including global overviews record labels or media companies, music journalists in print and regional case studies of copyright, contract law, e-commerce media, TV and radio, people involved in digital distribution, law, collective rights management, performing rights societies, recording managers, music producers, employees at music rights of composers, performers, producers and others, rights publishing companies and educational facilities, musical theatre of privacy and publicity) companies and festival and concert companies, people in music Tax, Employment and Event Law (regional case studies) rights exploitation, telecommunication and sound branding, etc. Names, Trademarks and other distinctive signs Qualification Profile Music and Media Students have either earned a university degree or have an Structures of Media and Mass Communication, Structures equivalent professional qualification. They also have a very good of Broadcasting, Print and New Media, Media Strategies and command of the English language. Music PR, Music Journalism, Music in Film and Interactive Media Music Management
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postgraduate master's programme
Certificate Master of Arts ECTS-Points 120 ECTS Language English Teaching method Blended Learning Duration 5 semesters, part-time
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The artistic production landscape in music for film and media continues to change and evolve at an overwhelming pace. A globalised, technology driven world not only opens doors to new creative possibilities, but also to new challenges, as well as artistic and business driven expectations. The paradigms are quite different from those of the "legacy" industry just a few years ago. How does one define success? Who is the composer nowadays and what must s/he do to be competitive in the marketplace and increase her/his chances of achieving the desired level of success? The master's programme "Music for Film & Media" follows a modular platform affording graduate students and professionals seeking further training and education access to geographical and scheduling flexibility. Moreover, as technology and trends develop at a great speed, the modular system allows the programme to continuously remain up-to-date and ahead of the curve.
Target Group Project Work Students are to develop a comprehensive film or media music Composers, musicians, sound and media artists, music produ - project work over the course of their studies. cers, and musicologists interested in music for film, TV, online media, interactive games, and sonic branding for businesses Master Thesis and commercial applications In the fifth semester (no classroom training), the task is to compose a scientific paper on a relevant topic from the field Selected Topics of Music for Film and Media. International Faculty Fundamentals of Music for Film and Media The international and interdisciplinary nature of the lecturers from A Historical Survey, Psychology and Perception, Principles of all areas of film and media is an important distinguishing factor. Acoustics, Sound and Audio Systems for Composers, Digital Award-winning composers for film music and media from the Audio Workstation Survey and Workshop, Fundamentals of international film, music and gaming industry convey practically Sound Recording for Composers, Music Dramaturgy and Aes- oriented content. Composers-in-Residence work on individual thetics for Linear and Nonlinear Media, Methods of Sound Pro - projects with the students. duction and Design: Foley, Synthesis, Audio Signal Processing, Sound Libraries, Fundamentals of Orchestral Writing: Instrumen- Qualification Profile tation and Notation, Principles of Interactive Media and Game Students have either earned a university degree or have an Design for Composers, Fundamentals of Film Production and equivalent professional qualification. They also have a very Editing for Composers good command of the English language. Music Production for Film and Media Production and Project Management: Development, Phases, Timelines, Workflow, Pre-Production, Execution, Post-Production , Delivery, Sound Editing and Design for Film: Markets, Trends and Practices, Orchestration Methods: Legacy, Electroacoustic, Electronic, Digital Management, Marketing and Intellectual Property Law for Composers Leadership and Networking, Presentation, Entrepreneurship for Musicians and Composers, Creative Proposals, Pitching, Reports, Administration, Business Models, Brand Building, Marketing, Sales and PR for Composers, Fundamentals of IP and Entertainment Law for Composers Composition Workshop / Composer-in-Residence Sonic Branding, Scoring for Television, Scoring for Games and Interactive Media, Scoring for Film and Media According to Genres, Aesthetics Integration, Orchestral Writing Music for Film & Media
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postgraduate master's programme
Certificate Master of Arts ECTS-Points 120 ECTS Language English Teaching method Blended Learning Duration 5 semesters, part-time
www.donau-uni.ac.at/musicforfilm 12 | 13 > Music and Law
The rapid development of technology and new media has resulted in complex legal issues and new legal regulations for the entire music industry.
The Certified Programme “Music and Law” deals with the main areas of law in the music industry and the current challenges associated with it. It is designed to convey relevant basic knowledge of the European legal situation, with regard to contract law, copyright law, event legislation, labour and tax laws among others, and also deals with the legal particularities of e-commerce. By combining skills in the music business areas of Law and Finance, the study programme aims to equip motivated students for dealing with the challenges of the European and global music market and to further train them for their professional activity in the national and international music business.
Target Group Selected Topics
Legal practitioners, music teachers, musicians, event Finance organisers, employees of publishing houses, sound studios, Sponsoring, Financing and Funding in the Music Industries labels and agencies Music and Entertainment Law (global overviews and regional case studies) Copyright, Contract Law, e-Commerce Law, Collective Rights Management, Performing Rights Societies, Rights of Composers, Performers, Producers and others, Rights of Privacy and Publicity, Names, Trademarks and other distinctive signs Legal Guidelines Fundamentals of Roman and Anglo-Saxon Civil Law Tax, Employment and Event Law (regional case studies)
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Certified Programme
Certificate Certified Programme ECTS-Points 15 ECTS Language English Teaching method Blended Learning Duration 2 semesters, part-time
www.donau-uni.ac.at/musicandlaw > Music and Media
Due to new media developments and their changing communication technologies and strategies, the music industry is subject to continuous changes in media. The Certified Programme “Music and Media” deals with these developments and latest media trends in the context of music.
The students deal with future-oriented medial concepts in the areas of print media, broadcast, public relations, reception and media production and diverse cultural, aesthetic and social issues in the context of music. Furthermore, students will be prepared to evaluate and apply specific tools of music and the music industry such as film and media music, public relations in the event sector, journalistic texts, broadcasting strategies. By combining the knowledge in media theory with practical skills in dealing with media and communication strategies, the Certified Programme “Music and Media” aims to equip motivated students for the challenges of the national and international music business.
Target Group Selected Topics
Journalists, media experts, musicians, music teachers, Media Theory event managers, staff members of publishing houses, Introduction to Media Theory, Music Reception recording studios, labels and agencies New Media Music and New Media, Music in Film and Interactive Media, Structures of Media and Mass Communication Music Journalism and PR Music Journalism, Media Strategies and Music PR, Music in Broadcasting, Print and New Media
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Certified Programme
Certificate Certified Programme ECTS-Points 15 ECTS Language English Teaching method Blended Learning Duration 2 semesters, part-time
www.donau-uni.ac.at/musicandmedia 14 | 15 > Jazz in Contemporary Music
“Jazz is freedom. You think about that. ” Thelonious Monk
The Certified Programme „Jazz in Contemporary Music“ is directed towards motivated students who seek advanced qualification in the field of jazz music. The goal is to acquire practically, professionally as well as artistically compact further education that enables the student to be active in the field of jazz music, whether in private surroundings or in a professional environment. In addition to the refinement of the instrumental/vocal skills, emphasis is put on mastering improvisation as well as developing communication and social competencies. The aim is that upon completion of the programme, students will have the ability to put their artistic work in a theoretical and self-reflective context.
Target Group Selected Topics
Musicians, school music teachers, singers, and anyone Basic Jazz Theory who would like to obtain competence in jazz music Harmony, Notation Applied Jazz Theory Arrangement, Composition Techniques Instrumental/Vocal Training Reading Sheet Music, Interpretation, Playing Technique Artistic Education Specific Styles, Improvisation Ensemble Basics Literature Analysis, Styles, Performance Ensemble Advanced Repertoire, Ensemble Leadership In cooperation with Musikfabrik Niederösterreich www.musikfabrik.at
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Certified Programme
Certificate Certified Programme ECTS-Points 30 ECTS Language German/English Teaching method Blended Learning Duration 2 semesters, part-time www.donau-uni.ac.at/jazz/en Contemporary Music. > Presentation - Communication - Education
“I can't understand why people are frightened of new ideas. I'm frightened of the
old ones.“ John Cage
The Certified Programme “Contemporary Music. Presentation - Communication - Education” is directed towards musicians, teachers and composers who are looking to acquire a deep knowledge of the developments in composition after the year 1945. Apart from dealing with the broad musical currents of the last 70 years, students will develop hands-on experience through practical experimentation and communication of contemporary compositions in cooperation with contemporary music festivals.
The aim is to enable students to make contemporary music accessible in different settings so that they may autonomously encourage projects and realise them within their field of work. Target Group Selected Topics
Musicians, music teachers, musical and cultural educators, Composition After the Year 1945 music event organisers, journalists Music History and Composition History Presentational Formats of Contemporary Music Multi-medial Concert Forms, Musical Theatre and Dance, Music in the Context of Art, Film and Architecture Contemporary Music Education Composition Pedagogy, Improvisation and New Media, Project Management This university course takes place in close cooperation with national and international music institutions and music festivals.
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Certified Programme
Certificate Certified Programme ECTS-Points 30 ECTS Language German Teaching method Blended Learning Duration 2 semesters, part-time
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Affairs ● Education, Media and Communication as well as ● Arts, Culture and Building. With more than 8,500 students and 17,000 alumni from 90 countries, Danube University Krems ist on of the leading providers of structured courses throughout Europe. The univer - sity combines more than 20 years of experience in postgraduate education with innovation in research and teaching. Krems is located in the unique natural and cultural landscape of the Wachau Region, eighty kilometers outside of Vienna.
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