Study Sound Design (BFA) at DePaul University in the USA, Theatre School
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Sound Design (BFA)
DePaul University

USA

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About this course

What will I learn?

The Theatre School’s Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree in sound design trains students to be successful sound designers and engineers in all levels of the theatre and entertainment industries. Students learn techniques for sound editing, recording, and composition using the hardware and software that are the industry standard. Students get practical experience designing and rigging sound through their collaborations with directors, other designers, and our professional production staff.Students learn from a distinguished and award-winning faculty of ​professional designers, artists and technicians both in the classroom and through individual guidance and advising during production work. Students receive formal and informal feedback from faculty through portfolio presentations and exhibits of their work each year.

Which department am I in?

Theatre School

Study options

Full Time (8 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$48,180.00 per year
Student Health Insurance Fee - 800 Cost per term

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Lincoln Park Campus

2400 N. Sheffield Ave,

Chicago,

Illinois,

60614, Midwest, United States

Full Time (8 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$48,180.00 per year
Student Health Insurance Fee - 800 Cost per term

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Lincoln Park Campus

2400 N. Sheffield Ave,

Chicago,

Illinois,

60614, Midwest, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Final Transcripts/Proof of Degree Completion - Admitted students are required to submit final secondary school (high school) transcripts and/or proof of degree completion (A-Levels, WAEC, CBSE, High School Certificate, etc.) before enrolling at DePaul. If your transcripts/secondary school exam results were issued in a language other than English - In addition to the original language documents, you will need to submit word-for-word English translations for all pages submitted. If your transcripts and/or secondary school exams results were issued by the school or testing agency in English, you do not need to submit additional translations.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About DePaul University

92 percent of DePaul undergraduate students enter into professional employment or continue their studies within sixth months of graduating.

  • Two campuses in Chicago, Illinois
  • 15:1 student-to-faculty ratio
  • One of the nation’s Best Value Colleges (Forbes)
  • Over 350 student clubs and organizations
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