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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.

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