The MFA in Sound Design is designed to provide the highest level of training in sound design for film, television, games and other visual media. Students will gain a complete overview of the audio post production process, recording and editing dialog, sound effects, and ambiences to create a sonic landscape which supports and informs the narrative, from initial recording to final mix. MFA students will complete a thesis project and portfolio in their final year, and graduate with a working knowledge of professional workflows to prepare them for success in the soundtrack industry.
Which department am I in?
School of Music Production and Sound Design for Visual Media
Study options
Full Time
(7 Semesters)
Tuition fees
US$33,426.00
per year
Registration Fee - $50/semester after first semester (nonrefundable after cancellation period), Enrollment Fee -$100 – new applicants only (nonrefundable after cancellation period), International Student Services Fee - $300 – on-site only (nonrefundable after cancellation period), Student Activity Fee - $30/semester, on-site only (nonrefundable after cancellation period), Materials/Supplies - $545/average per semester.
Start date
January 2027
Venue
Academy of Art University
79 New Montgomery St.,
San Francisco,
California,
94105, West, United States
Full Time
(7 Semesters)
Tuition fees
US$33,426.00
per year
Registration Fee - $50/semester after first semester (nonrefundable after cancellation period), Enrollment Fee -$100 – new applicants only (nonrefundable after cancellation period), International Student Services Fee - $300 – on-site only (nonrefundable after cancellation period), Student Activity Fee - $30/semester, on-site only (nonrefundable after cancellation period), Materials/Supplies - $545/average per semester.