The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with a specialization in Sonic Arts is an interdisciplinary program between the Schools of Media Arts and Music that allows a platform for students to maximize their artistic potential through the study of emerging digital technologies and their aesthetic application. Focusing on sound as an artistic medium, students will build a strong foundation through the theory and application of recording, editing, processing, mixing, and spatializing digital audio. In this comprehensive program they will develop techniques in sequencing, synthesis, sampling, studio recording techniques, sound engineering, interactivity, digital signal processing, and scoring. They will actualize their work in a variety of mediums including sound installations, and scoring/sound design for film, gaming and integrated digital media. In addition to the principles and techniques of sonic art, students in this specialization are trained in the integrated use of a variety of industry-standard software programs including Logic, Peak, Digital Performer, Absynth, Kontakt and MaxMSP. Through the application of these programs they will expand their artistic technique by creating integrated work in new mediums. In addition to the core curriculum, there are opportunities to be involved with credited special topics courses that include media production, research and collaborative art projects.

 

 

 

The application process consists of the following:

 

Prerequisites 

Application to the B.F.A. program is open only to students in the Media Arts B.A. program. In order to be considered for acceptance the student must complete the following:

 

• Year One of the Media Arts B.A. program (see below)
• MUST 110: Digital Audio and Multitracking (refer to Music catalog)
• MUST 210: Sequencing, Synthesis, and Sampling (refer to Music catalog)

The classes must be completed or in the process of completion before applying. For course descriptions see Courses section.

 

MAR 210 Creation of Media Story - 3 cr.
MAR 221 Fundamentals of Digital Image - 3 cr.
MAR 251 Digital Video Production Techniques - 3 cr.
MAR 300 Visions of Film - 3 cr.
MAR 302 Intro to Motion Design - 3 cr.
MAR 325 Fundamentals of Digital Animation - 3 cr.

 

Application
Applications to the B.F.A. program will be accepted during spring semester. Acceptance into the major will be decided at the end of spring semester after all grades have been processed. Acceptance is based on the following:
1. Letter of Intent
2. Artist Statement
3. Portfolio
4. Transcript
5. Time-based Self Portrait
 

The application must be filled out and turned in to the Media Arts main office by 5 pm, Monday, April 29th, 2013. For further information and to download the application sheet, click here.