Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Degree - Sound Design
Bachelor's degree
Online
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Methodology
Online
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Duration
8 Semesters
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Different dates available
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Online campus
Yes
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Delivery of study materials
Yes
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Support service
Yes
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Virtual classes
Yes
The BFA in Sound Design provides more in depth study of principles introduced in the AA program. Students will gain a complete overview of the soundtrack creation process, learning the latest in digital audio workstation workflows, as well as recording, editing, and mixing. BFA students will complete a demo reel in their final year, highlighting their best sound design for visual media (film, animation, games, and web media).
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About this course
Academy of Art University Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the Academy of Art University will demonstrate the ability to:
Produce a body of work suitable for seeking professional opportunities in their chosen field of art and design.
Solve creative problems within their field of art and design, including research and synthesis of technical, aesthetic, and conceptual knowledge.
Communicate their ideas professionally and connect with their intended audience using visual, oral, and written presentation skills relevant to their field.
Execute technical, aesthetic, and conceptual decisions based on an understanding of art and design principles.
Evaluate work in their field, including their own work, using professional terminology.
Recognize the influence of major cultural and aesthetic trends, both historical and contemporary, on art and design products.
Learn the professional skills and behaviors necessary to compete in the global marketplace for art and design.
BFA Sound Design Degree Requirements
Minimum grade of C- in all core courses, major courses, and LA 107 Writing for the Multilingual Artist or 108 Composition for the Artist
Minimum 2.0 GPA and the following general education requirements:
1 Written Communication: Composition
1 Written Communication: Critical Thinking
1 Written Communication: Context & Style
1 Historical Awareness
1 Quantitative Literacy
1 Cultural Ideas & Influences
1 Employment Communications & Practices
1 Sound Design Historical Awareness
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Subjects
- Animation
- Production
- Design
- Sound
- Sound Design
- Media
- Music
- Soundtrack Industry
- Music Production
- Audio Production
- Composition
- Film Music Appreciation
- Cinematic Storytelling
Course programme
- MUS 102: Soundtrack Industry Overview
- MUS 105: Pro Tools User Certification Preparation
- MUS 120: Music Production 1
- MUS 125A: Audio Production A
- LA 108: Composition for the Artist
- LA 142: Film Music Appreciation
- MPT 105: Cinematic Storytelling
- MPT 225: Sound Design
- MUS 125B: Audio Production B
- MUS 170: Music Production 2
- LA 291: Designing Careers
- MUS 179: History of the Recording Industry
- MUS 205: ProTools 2 Operator Certification Preparation
- MUS 258: Creative Perspectives in Sound Design 1
- MUS 320: Creative Sound Design for Visual Media
- LA 132: History of Animation
- LA 182: Genres in Film
- LA 202: English Composition: Creative Persuasion & Argument
- MPT 106: Edit 1: The Art of Editing
- MUS 195: Sound Design for Games
- MUS 330: Production Sound Recording
- MUS 370: Music Editing for Visual Media
- LA 104: Respect for Acting
- LA 110: Writing the Short Story
- LA 368: Experiencing Culture: Anthropology for Today's Artist
- MUS 285: Session Recording 1: Protocols and Practices
- MUS 425: Experimental Sound Design & Synthesis
- COM 150: Introduction to Radio/Podcasting
- LA 124: Physics for Artists: Light, Sound, and Motion
- LA 171: Western Civilization
- LA 282: Film History 2: 1940-1974
- MUS 222: Ableton Live Certification Preparation
- MUS 430: Dialogue Editing
- MUS 498: Collaborative Project
- COM 250: Podcast Production and Promotion
- LA 407: The Beatles in the Visual Arts
- MUS 110: Harmony 1
- MUS 415: The Music Mix
- COM 208: Dynamic Aerial Imagery
- LA 131: History of Gaming
- LA 382: Film History 3: Contemporary Cinema
- MUS 480: Music Demo Reel
- MUS 498: Collaborative Project
- MUS 500: Internship in Music for Visual Media
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Degree - Sound Design