Sound Design & Audio Post-Production

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. This specialization prepares students for career opportunities within the audio production and post-production industry.

Credits

B.A.: 44
B.F.A.: 60

Visual and media arts foundations (12 credits)

The Visual and Media Arts Foundations offers the student a broad theoretical, historical and practical introduction to the visual and media arts.

Required Courses

Course Code	Course Information
VM100	History of Media Arts I
VM101	History of Media Arts II
VM120	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

Course Code	Course Information
VM200	Media Criticism and Theory
VM202	Critical Listening
VM250	Introduction to Sound Principles & Audio Production

At least one of the following

VM230	Introduction to Film Production (I)
VM231	Intermediate Film Production
VM240	Introduction to Video Field Production
VM241	Introduction to Studio Television Production
VM250	Introduction to Sound Principles & Audio Production
VM251	Audio Field Recording
VM260	Introduction to Digital Media Production

*Audio Field Recording is a Preferred Course

Specializations

Required Courses

VM350

Sound Design

Course Code	Course Information
VM402	Seminar in Media Arts Topics

One Advanced Visual and Media Studies course (4 Credits)

Recommended Courses

VM450	ADVANCED SOUND DESIGN
VM351	Audio for New Media
VM231	Intermediate Film Production
VM352	Studio Recording
VM552	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 mandatory for B.F.A. Optional for B.A.

For specific course prerequisites, please consult the Undergraduate Catalog.