Program Overview

Major: Audio Production

Overview

Wichita State’s Bachelor of Applied Arts (BAA) in Media Arts combines creativity with the skills needed for a dream career in the video game, film, or recording industry. Students have access to professional training in state-of-the-art labs equipped with the latest technology—and opportunities for applied learning in Kansas’ largest city.

Applied Learning at Wichita State

At Wichita State, applied learning is everything. Every degree has a guaranteed applied learning or research experience built right into it, equipping students with relevant skills and experience to make them workforce-ready before graduation.

Admission to the Program

To be admitted into the College of Fine Arts, students must first be admitted to Wichita State.

Inside the Program

Professional Media Arts Facility

WSU is home to a brand new, state-of-the-art professional production space – Shocker Studios. Located in the Harry Street Mall, Shocker Studios is home to the Bachelor of Applied Arts in Media Arts, one of only a handful of degrees in the United States that focuses on acting for the digital arts, animation, audio production, collaborative design, game design, and filmmaking.

Curriculum

To complete the BAA in Media Arts degree, students take 120 credit hours comprised of general education requirements, electives, and core courses in one of the following areas:

• Acting for Digital Arts
• Animation
• Audio Production
• Collaborative Design
• Filmmaking
• Game Design

Careers

Thanks to WSU’s extensive network of employer connections, students in every major have opportunities to gain real-world experience—helping them build a resume, make professional connections, and land their dream jobs.