The Art Institutes | Bachelor - Sound & Motion Picture Technical Arts
The Art Institutes schools' Bachelor in Sound and Motion Picture Technical Arts program is designed to provide students with hands-on skills in audio and video production and editing. Continue reading for more information regarding this sound and motion picture major.
Official Program Name:
Bachelor in Sound and Motion Picture Technical Arts
Degree Level:
Bachelor's
Program Prerequisites:
Individuals interested in this program may have experience assisting with video or audio productions in school or church television productions, special engagements, or performing art events. They may have experience using audio software tools, such as Wave Pad Sound Editor. Applicants to programs offered at an Art Institutes school should have already earned a high school diploma; some programs may have additional requirements.
Program Description:
Students enrolled in this Bachelor in Sound and Motion Picture Technical Arts program have the opportunity to learn recording practices for on-location and studio productions, exploring how to use such equipment as booms, microphones, cranes, and dolly systems. They'll also have the ability to examine fundamental music and audio basics, not limited to musical scales and chords, sound waves, acoustics, and decibels. What's more, the program is designed to teach students field-specific business issues pertaining to contract development, public relations, workforce management, and intellectual property issues. Students will also have the chance to learn to use leading industry tools, such as Avid Pro Tools, Apple Final Cut Pro, and Adobe Photoshop. In addition, the course is designed to include a professional work experience.
Learning Format:
Program is available at selection locations and online.
Program Length:
The program is designed to take full-time students 12 quarters to complete.
Financial Aid Available:
Students enrolled at The Art Institutes schools may be eligible for state and federal student aid, including federal grant programs, federal loan programs, federal work-study programs, and student assistance programs. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
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Areas of Study for a Bachelor in Sound and Motion Picture Technical Arts:
Program and course requirements are subject to change and may vary by school. Contact The Art Institutes system of schools to confirm the most accurate information before enrolling in a program. Students have the opportunity to take courses that cover the following areas of study:
- Television and film history
- Music industry fundamentals
- Audio equipment and audio and visual (AV) troubleshooting
- Dubbing, foley, and other sound production methods
- Single and multi-camera filming methods
- Lighting and color theories
- Texture, tone, and composition in film
- Audio console operations and multi-track recording
- Extensible hypertext markup language and Website development
- Industry laws and regulations
Career Paths:
Upon completion of this Art Institutes schools' program, graduates have the chance to pursue employment with television or radio broadcasting companies, film studios, music production companies, computer software corporations, or advertising agencies. Professionals in this field might undertake tasks in camera operations, cinematography, production recording, audio mixing, or multimedia editing.
With a sound and motion picture major, graduates could be able to find work as:
- Sound designers
- AV specialists
- Sound engineering technicians
The Art Institutes (www.artinstitutes.edu) is a system of more than 45 education institutions located throughout North America. The Art Institutes system is America's Leader in Creative Education providing an important source for design, media arts, fashion and culinary arts professionals. Several institutions included in The Art Institutes system are campuses of South University.
