Study Master of Arts [MA] in Sound Design at Academy of Art University in the USA, School of Music Production and Sound Design for Visual Media
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Master of Arts [MA] in Sound Design

USA

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What will I learn?

The MA in Sound Design provides students with focused studio training in sound design, digital audio workstations, and industry standard practices in creating sonic worlds for visual media. Emphasis is placed on creative sound design techniques, and editorial practices in layering sounds in synchronization with visual media.

Which department am I in?

School of Music Production and Sound Design for Visual Media

Study options

Full Time (4 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$29,070.00 per year
International Student Services Fee - 300 onsite only
Start date

June 2026

Venue

San Francisco

79 New Montgomery St.,

San Francisco,

California,

94105, West, United States

Full Time (4 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$29,070.00 per year
International Student Services Fee - 300 onsite only
Start date

February 2026

Venue

San Francisco

79 New Montgomery St.,

San Francisco,

California,

94105, West, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Students are required to have bachelors degree or equivalent. English Proficiency: All international students are required to take the TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English Assessment before attending classes at the university. If you choose to take Duolingo, then you need to start an account with Duolingo, practice and take the test, and request your best score to be sent to our university. All scores/results must be received by the university two weeks before the start of the semester.

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