Are you currently studying in the creative industry and interested in artistic projects where you can experiment with visuals and sound design? Then the AV-design minor is perfect for you. 

Your interest in designing, creating and realizing media productions goes beyond the classroom. You have experience using Adobe's visual design software such as Photoshop or Adobe Premiere. And you're curious about new creative applications of media such as interactive and immersive installations, projection and soundscapes. 

You don't need to have experience with music production or sound design yet, but you're eager to learn more about it. 

Content

This minor teaches you how to develop audiovisual installations with the goal of creating a story, a feeling or an experience in a physical space or with an object. We use the technique of projection mapping: A technique where we project visual content onto spaces, objects and people. 

During the minor you'll develop skills in audio production and design, visual design and storytelling. Creative and iterative research plays an important role – you experiment, test and refine your ideas continuously. 

During exhibitions you'll show audiovisual installations with interactive, immersive and performative elements. You bring your stories and experiences to the audience, with the space around you – complete with physical objects – serving as the decor. 

At the end of the minor you'll have a portfolio that shows the professional field what you've made and who you are as a creator. Watch the teaser.

Topics

Project
In the project you'll develop your own audiovisual installation in which you – using image and sound – create a story in a physical environment. In the other courses you'll learn the necessary skills and gain the knowledge to complete this project. 

Digital audio design
In this course you'll learn to produce music and sound using Ableton Live. You'll learn how to compose music and how to convey sound to an audience in a live performance or installation. 

Visual Design & Projection mapping
During this course you'll design visuals (graphics, motion graphics, animation, film) for audiovisual installations where you use space, objects or people as your decor. 

Creative research in design practice
In this course you'll conduct research from a creative and artistic perspective. You'll search for original and surprising ways to shape your installation. 

Artistic vision in context
You can recognize a beautiful audiovisual work by the fact that there's a strong vision behind it and a clear perspective from the maker on how this person thinks about the given subject. In this course you'll learn to ask questions and use existing sources to discover your personal vision.

Additional costs 

Please note that you will have to spend approximately € 200 on materials, software and field trips. 

After participating in this minor, you will be able to:  

• Producing audio at a professional level, using tools such as Ableton Live.
• Designing visuals at a professional level.
• Applying projections at a professional level using the technique of ‘projection mapping.’
• Integrating visuals and audio into a physical environment.
• Designing a concept that incorporates storytelling techniques.
• Presenting the project outcomes convincingly to an audience.
• Supporting the design process through continuous creative research.
• Positioning one’s work within a theoretical discussion about designing media in a physical context.   

After successful completion of your propaedeutic diploma, you can register for the minor. You have a solid visual design base and can work with common design programs such as Adobe Photoshop.   

We may invite you for a matching interview or contact you by phone to discuss whether your expectations align with the minor's program.   

You cannot participate in this minor if you are a part-time student.    

During the minor, different readers including literature are offered. In addition, you will have to look for and find your own literature to substantiate your artistic vision. You do not need to buy literature.   

The minor is a full-time program with 3 days of classes per week, normally on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. The final schedule is not yet known. 

With the exception of the first teaching period of the academic year (starting September), the lesson and test schedules are always posted on Mijn Rooster four weeks before the start of each teaching period. The schedule for the first teaching period of the academic year can be found on the site three weeks before the start. The most up-to-date schedule is always visible on Mijn Rooster. 

At HU, full-time education may be scheduled between 08:30 and 19:00.

During the minor you'll present your audiovisual designs in a portfolio. You'll write a short report in the form of an essay or article in which you describe and support the design process. During an assessment conversation you'll discuss your personal development and reflect on your design process. The minor concludes with an exhibition where you present an audiovisual installation using the 'projection mapping' technique. 

Signed learning agreements can be uploaded up to and including 3 July 2026 in Osiris Registration, see the instructions on the learning agreement or check our site. Learning agreements that are received after 3 July will not be processed.  

Please note: Learning Agreements will be considered in order of entry in Osiris Application (first come, first serve). A submitted learning agreement will not entitle you to a spot within a minor unless the following is the case: 

* The minor is not yet full: each minor has a maximum number of places per period 

* The student has submitted the learning agreement in full (including his/her own details and signature and the stamp of the examination board). 

* HU has signed and stamped the learning agreement