Program Overview

Introduction to Screen Sound

The Screen Sound program is designed to provide students with hands-on experience in audio recording, post-production processes, and sound mixing techniques. This program is ideal for those interested in pursuing a career in the film, television, and video game industries.

What Will My Study Involve?

As a student in the Screen Sound program, you will learn about the processes behind recording, sourcing digital music, and editing sound for various media. You will have access to industry-standard software, studio equipment, and recording hardware, allowing you to work on projects and graduate with a portfolio of your work. The program will also provide you with access to sound recording studios, sound stages, voice-over and dubbing studios, and other facilities.

Courses

The Screen Sound major in the Bachelor of Digital Screen with Honours requires the completion of the following courses:

• DISC230 Screen Sound Project 1
• DISC231 Sound Capture
• DISC232 Sound Design and Editing
• DISC234 Sound Design 2
• MUSA229 Introduction to Game Audio At the 300-level, compulsory courses will focus on Screen Sound projects, including:
• DISC331 Creative Sound Studio
• DISC332 Sound Mixing for Film and Games

For the minor in the Bachelor of Digital Screen with Honours, you must complete 75 points of courses chosen from the options, with 45 points above 100-level. A maximum of 15 points can be chosen from approved courses or any other 100 to 200-level MUSA courses.

Career Opportunities

The Screen Sound program will prepare you for operating in multiple sound environments and media, keeping you up-to-date with the latest trends in the industry, such as 3D recording, editing software, and audio hardware. Career pathways may include:

• Foley recording
• Production sound mixing
• Digital music creation
• Sound editing

Qualifications

The Screen Sound program is available as a major in the Bachelor of Digital Screen with Honours and as a minor in various bachelor's degrees, including:

• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Commerce
• Bachelor of Health
• Bachelor of Product Design
• Bachelor of Science
• Bachelor of Social and Environmental Sustainability
• Bachelor of Sport
• Bachelor of Youth and Community Leadership

Related Subjects

Related subjects that may be of interest include:

• Cinema Studies: Examine film-making tools and techniques, and view films critically through various lenses.
• Music Production: Utilize UC's on-campus recording studio to explore creative audio production.