Sound Design - DePaul Universi

The Sound Design degree program equips students with expertise in sound design and engineering for theater and entertainment. Led by renowned faculty, students learn industry-standard techniques and collaborate on real-world productions. Graduates embark on careers in sound editing, live sound mixing, composition, and other audio-related fields. The program also offers a combined bachelor's and master's degree option.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Sound Design degree program prepares students to be sound designers and sound engineers in the theatre and entertainment industries. Students will learn to edit, record, and compose sound and music with industry-standard hardware and software. They will collaborate with directors, designers, and production staff to gain experience translating sound design concepts into reality. The program features distinguished and award-winning faculty, many of whom are professional designers, artists, and technicians. Students also have the opportunity to work as sound designers and technicians on public productions presented by the Theatre School each season.

Outline:

Coursework:
Design Production
History of Dramatic Literature
Sound Technology
Technical Collaboration
Technical Drawing
Theatre Crew
Fourth Year: Students will have the opportunity to complete an internship in the sound design industry tailored to their interests, such as musical theatre, outdoor sound design, or recording.

Teaching:

Students will learn from distinguished and award-winning faculty, many of whom are professional designers, artists, and technicians.

Careers:

Common Career Areas:
Composition using hardware and software
Film sound-effects editor
Live sound mixer
Sound editing
Studio engineering
Theatre sound engineering

Other:

The program offers a combined bachelor's and master's degree.