Program Overview
Webster University's BA in Audio in Media Arts combines practical audio skills with theory and history, preparing students for careers in music production, sound design, and audio engineering. The program emphasizes audio for visual media, including film, television, and video games, and offers opportunities for internships and work with professional-grade equipment. Graduates are equipped for careers in the audio industry and for further study in related fields.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Name:
Audio in Media Arts (BA)
Overview:
Webster University's audio education combines a practical approach with history and theory, ensuring students have the skills and knowledge to work in any field of the audio industry. BA in Audio in Media Arts students will learn about audio as it relates to all media and work with professional-grade equipment. Audio in Media Arts majors and minors produce music recordings, radio spots, run live sound for concerts, learn sound design and mix audio for video and film throughout their time at Webster. Webster students often complete internships as part of their audio production degree and have earned internships at major recording studios, sound reinforcement companies, and radio stations across the country. The faculty are professionals working in their field as well as educators.
Program Objectives:
- To provide students with a comprehensive understanding of audio theory and techniques.
- To develop students' skills in audio production, including recording, editing, mixing, and mastering.
- To prepare students for careers in the audio industry, including music production, sound design, and audio engineering.
Program Description:
The BA in Audio in Media Arts program at Webster University is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of audio theory and techniques. The program emphasizes audio for forms of visual media, including film, television, video, animation, game design, and interactive media. Students will also have the opportunity to work with radio, podcasting, live audio, and music production. The program's curriculum includes courses in:
- Audio Theory
- Audio Production
- Music Production
- Sound Design
- Live Sound Reinforcement
- Post-Production
Careers:
Graduates of the BA in Audio in Media Arts program at Webster University will be prepared for careers in the audio industry, including:
- Music production
- Sound design
- Audio engineering
- Live sound reinforcement
- Radio broadcasting
- Podcasting
- Audio for video games
- Audio for film and television Graduates will also be prepared for graduate study in audio engineering, music production, or a related field.