Department of Visual & Media Arts
Audio Post-Production / Sound Design (BA, BFA)
This specialization is an intensive program of study in the theory and practice of all phases of producing creative and professional sound tracks for film, video, and all new media forms of expression. This course of study emphasizes concept development; sound principles and audio production; field recording; A.D.R. and Foley techniques; surround sound design; and mastering to DVD. The specialization prepares students for career opportunities within the audio production and post-production industry.
Credits
BA: 44
BFA: 60
Visual and Media Arts Foundations (12 credits)
The Visual and Media Arts Foundations offer students a broad theoretical, historical and practical introduction to the visual and media arts.
| Required Courses |
|---|
| VM 100 | History of Media Arts I |
| VM 101 | History of Media Arts II |
| VM 120 | Foundations in Visual and Media Arts Production |
Introduction to Disciplines (16 credits minimum)
At the Introduction to Disciplines level, students explore one or more of the department’s main discipline areas.
| Required Courses |
|---|
| VM 200 | Media Criticism and Theory |
| VM 202 | Critical Listening |
| VM 250 | Introduction to Sound Principles and Audio Production |
| At least one of the following: |
|---|
| VM 230 | Introduction to Film Production (I) |
| VM 231 | Intermediate Film Production |
| VM 240 | Introduction to Video Field Production |
| VM 241 | Introduction to Studio Television Production |
| VM 250 | Introduction to Sound Principles and Audio Production |
| VM 251 | Audio Field Recording* |
| VM 260 | Introduction to Digital Media Production |
*Audio Field Recording is a preferred course.
Specializations
| Required Courses |
|---|
| VM 350 | Sound Design |
| VM 402 | Seminar in Media Arts Topics |
| One Advanced Visual and Media Studies course (4 credits) | |
| Recommended Courses |
|---|
| VM 450 | Advanced Sound Design* |
| VM 351 | Audio for New Media |
| VM 231 | Intermediate Film Production |
| VM 352 | Studio Recording |
| VM 552 | Advanced Studio Recording |
*Advanced Sound Design is a preferred course.
Advanced Visual and Media Arts Workshop
Students may apply to take the Advanced Visual and Media Arts Workshop. Two semesters are mandatory for BFA. Optional for BA.
For specific course prerequisites, please consult the Undergraduate Catalogue.
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