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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.
Programme 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
3+
85+
6.5+
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 fees
Domestic
42,120 USD
International
42,120 USD
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SCAD Savannah, Savannah, United States
12 monthsProgramme duration
42,120 USDTuition Fee/year
Communication and Media StudiesMain Subject Area
Programme overview
Main Subject
Communication and Media Studies
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Programme overview
Main Subject
Communication and Media Studies
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Admission Requirements
Tuition fees
Domestic
International
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