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School of Music Production & Sound Design for Visual Media

"Traditional music instruction meets today's technology in the creation of music for film, TV, animation, games, web, and more."
~ Director Bradley Hughes

Music production for film, television, video games, or any other visual medium involves a unique combination of musical expertise and aesthetic sensibility. It is a critical link in the chain of cultural storytelling. The School of Music Production & Sound Design for Visual Media program prepares students for careers in film scoring, music production for video games, music editing and more. At the Academy of Art University, you will learn the language of music, and how to apply it to the expanding world of visual media:

  • Traditional Music Instruction meets 21st Century Production Technologies.
  • Exploring the symbiotic relationship between music and narrative; how music helps tell your story.
  • Students will graduate with DEMO REEL to take to potential employers.

Music Production & Sound Design for Visual Media Schools & College Degree Programs

  • Music Production & Sound Design for Visual Media Bachelors Degree Program
    • BFA Program Learning Outcome
  • Music Production & Sound Design for Visual media Masters Degree Program
    • MFA Program Learning Outcomes

Music Production & Sound Design for Visual Media Class Descriptions & Course Schedules

  • Harmony
  • Arranging
  • Orchestration
  • Music Production Techniques
  • Scoring For Film
  • Film Music Editing
  • Music For Games
  • Scoring for Animation
  • Sound Design
  • And More!

Music Production & Sound Design for Visual Media Career & Job Opportunities

  • Film Composer
  • Game Composer
  • Commercial Composer
  • Music Editor
  • Orchestrator
  • Music Supervisor
  • And More!

Contact us at 415.274.2200 or Request Info.