Ph.D. in Electroacoustic Composition and Sonic Arts
Join a three-year doctoral programme in electroacoustic composition and sonic arts at the Conservatorio Umberto Giordano.
Best for:Best for musicians, composers, and sound artists with a background in electroacoustic media and creative technology.
Overview
The Conservatorio Umberto Giordano in Foggia invites applications for a three-year PhD programme focusing on electroacoustic composition, sonic arts, and intermedia applications. The curriculum emphasizes the development of innovative methodologies and modern technologies within contemporary music and sound creation. Successful candidates will engage in rigorous academic research and creative practice under the guidance of faculty specialists. Applicants are expected to contribute original artistic and theoretical work to the field throughout their doctoral tenure.
What you'll do
- Conduct independent artistic research and creative projects in electroacoustic composition
- Develop innovative technological and methodological approaches to sonic arts
- Participate in seminars, workshops, and departmental academic activities
- Complete and defend an original doctoral dissertation integrating theory and practice
Requirements
Degree required: Master's degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline
Degree offered: PhD
Language: Italian or English proficiency as required by the institution
Instruction: Italian
- Demonstrated expertise in electroacoustic composition or sonic arts
- Familiarity with intermedia applications and modern audio technologies
- Ability to conduct independent academic and artistic research
- Open to all qualified applicants holding the requisite degree
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-20 (Europe/Rome)
Applicants must submit their application materials through the designated institutional procedure before the specified deadline. Ensure all required documentation and portfolios are completed and uploaded accurately.
- CV
- Degree transcripts
- Portfolio of works
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