Try Before You Apply
Spend five days at an SAE campus and experience what it’s like to study film or game audio in real studios, labs and creative spaces.
Available in London, Liverpool, Leeds, Glasgow and Leamington Spa, our Summer Schools give students and emerging creatives the chance to explore a creative subject through practical workshops, industry-standard equipment and hands-on learning.
There is no need for previous experience. Just bring your curiosity and willingness to get involved.
Why Students Choose SAE Summer Schools
- Learn in the same studios, edit suites and creative spaces used by SAE students
- Take part in practical workshops and real creative projects
- Meet experienced lecturers and industry professionals
- Work alongside other aspiring creatives
- Use industry-standard software and equipment
- Build new skills and creative work for your portfolio
- Discover what studying at SAE is really like
Choose Your Summer School
Learn how films are planned, shot and edited as you explore visual storytelling using professional equipment, studios and production workflows.
- Plan and shoot a short film scene
- Learn how camera, lighting and sound work together
- Work as part of a production team
- Edit footage and shape a finished piece
- Build practical work for your portfolio
Learn how sound is created, designed and implemented in games using professional tools and workflows.
- Create sound effects for games
- Explore how audio supports gameplay and storytelling
- Work with Reaper, FMOD and Unreal Engine 5
- Learn game audio workflows used by professionals
- Build practical work for your portfolio
Learn how to take your tracks from mix to professional, release-ready masters using industry-standard tools, techniques and workflows.
- Develop your critical listening skills
- Prepare mixes for mastering
- Use EQ, compression, stereo imaging and limiting
- Understand loudness and delivery standards for streaming platforms
- Build confidence mastering your own music
Any questions?
For any questions about our Summer Schools or studying at SAE, please contact our Summer Schools Team on 03330 112 315 or email summerschools@sae.ac.uk.
