Sound Design, M.A. Program By Savannah College of Art and Design |Top Universities
Program Duration

12 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

40,050 USDTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Main Subject Area

Communication and Media StudiesMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Communication and Media Studies

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

As the only university to confer B.F.A., M.A., and M.F.A. degrees in sound design, SCAD prepares students to become award-winning audio professionals in film, television, music production, and more. In a curriculum that models the aesthetics, tools, and workflow of commercial media production, you will develop the technique and skills to record memorable audio narratives using state-of-the-art resources. In this program, you will be guided by faculty with decades of experience and have the opportunity to collaborate across SCAD disciplines on films, animations, and video games. At SCAD, sound design students master the techniques and technology to record music, dialogue, and sound effects for an array of productions. Develop the audio agility to work on stage, screen, or soundstage by pursuing a double major or related minor as part of your studies. You can explore new perspectives, experience diverse creative approaches, and fine-tune your signature style — and earn multiple degrees.

Program overview

Main Subject

Communication and Media Studies

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

As the only university to confer B.F.A., M.A., and M.F.A. degrees in sound design, SCAD prepares students to become award-winning audio professionals in film, television, music production, and more. In a curriculum that models the aesthetics, tools, and workflow of commercial media production, you will develop the technique and skills to record memorable audio narratives using state-of-the-art resources. In this program, you will be guided by faculty with decades of experience and have the opportunity to collaborate across SCAD disciplines on films, animations, and video games. At SCAD, sound design students master the techniques and technology to record music, dialogue, and sound effects for an array of productions. Develop the audio agility to work on stage, screen, or soundstage by pursuing a double major or related minor as part of your studies. You can explore new perspectives, experience diverse creative approaches, and fine-tune your signature style — and earn multiple degrees.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

85+
6.5+
3+
While not required of most applicants, submission of GRE scores is strongly encouraged for applicants to architectural history, art history, business design and arts leaderships and cinema studies. Additionally, if your undergraduate program doesn't meet certain requirements regarding accreditation and/or approval by the U.S. Department of Education, GRE scores may be required. Please discuss this with your admission adviser to be sure what will be required of you. Acceptance into graduate programs at SCAD is based heavily on the portfolio. Unlike undergraduate portfolios, graduate program portfolios are required for acceptance and must be program-specific. Each program has its preferred types of portfolios.
1 Year
Jan
Mar
  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

40,050 USD
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International Students

40,050 USD
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SCAD's 100-plus undergraduate and graduate courses are taught on the 10-week quarter system, which mirrors the fast-paced deadlines and frequent feedback of the business world. 

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