Whether recording audio in state-of-the-art studios or in the field, SCAD sound design students learn to master technical skill and refine their artistic style. Under the guidance of Academy Award-winning and Emmy Award-winning faculty members, students manipulate sound for film and games while also learning professional aesthetics and theory.
Setting the bar higher
SCAD is the first and only university in the United States to offer B.F.A., M.A. and M.F.A. degree programs in sound design for media. SCAD is a Digidesign Certified Pro School, offering students the opportunity to become certified before graduation by an expert in Pro Tools and ICON.SCAD offers one of the most extensive sound effects and music libraries available in higher education.
Sound design is offered in Savannah.
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Career opportunities
SCAD sound design graduates have careers in film, sound recording, theater, sound art and game development industries as:
- Supervising sound editors
- Sound designers
- Production mixers
- Boom operators
- Dialog editors
- Music editors
- Music supervisors
- Foley recordists/Foley mixers
- Sound effects editors
- Re-recording mixers
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Unparalleled resources
SCAD houses one of the best-equipped sound design facilities in the United States. Sound design students use resources including:
- HD Pro Tools and Pro Tools LE workstations
- An ICON recording board
- Dedicated surround sound mix/mastering rooms
- A MIDI lab
- Suites for dialog recording and editing
- A recording studio for music, Foley and film scoring
