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BFA Theatre Design and Production
Sound Design and Technology
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Highly Selective12-24 StudentsTraining
•Hands-on philosophy and immersive approach to industry-standard practices and technology for live entertainment
•Holistic program focuses on connecting tools with practical application, leadership, team dynamics, and creative solutions
•Unique approach: no installed sound systems in any of the three performance spaces — every show built from the ground up
Performance & Productions
•Production assignments in musical theatre, drama, opera and dance — may include mix engineer, production sound, wireless crew, sound operator, assistant designer and sound designer
•Opportunities in music composition, audio production for video, audio post-production, and audio drama/podcast design
Notable Alumni
•Alex Brock (MFA ’22) — Assistant Sound Designer on Stereophonic on Broadway
•Recent graduates working at MSG Sphere in Las Vegas, Cirque du Soleil ‘O’, and current national tours
Professional Development
•94% employment or continuing education rate following graduation
Facilities
•First university to offer all three immersive audio platforms: L-Acoustics L-ISA, d&b audiotechnik Soundscape, and Meyer Sound SpaceMap Go
•Regular training opportunities through d&b and L-Acoustics
Academic info
Snapshot
3.69
Avg GPA (W)
85%
Admit Rate
school-wide
73%
Grad Rate
29.9K
Enrollment
$55K
Earnings
10yr after
Costs & Aid
Average Annual Cost
$25,648
after typical aid
In-State Tuition
$13,976
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$29,310
before aid
Average annual cost reflects the grants and scholarships most students receive.
$0-30k$17,974
$30-48k$18,092
$48-75k$22,492
$75-110k$27,596
$110k+$29,616
Program info updated Apr 29, 5:18 PM
Program Highlights
Training
•Hands-on philosophy and immersive approach to industry-standard practices and technology for live entertainment
•Holistic program focuses on connecting tools with practical application, leadership, team dynamics, and creative solutions
•Unique approach: no installed sound systems in any of the three performance spaces — every show built from the ground up
Performance & Productions
•Production assignments in musical theatre, drama, opera and dance — may include mix engineer, production sound, wireless crew, sound operator, assistant designer and sound designer
•Opportunities in music composition, audio production for video, audio post-production, and audio drama/podcast design
Notable Alumni
•Alex Brock (MFA ’22) — Assistant Sound Designer on Stereophonic on Broadway
•Recent graduates working at MSG Sphere in Las Vegas, Cirque du Soleil ‘O’, and current national tours
Professional Development
•94% employment or continuing education rate following graduation
Facilities
•First university to offer all three immersive audio platforms: L-Acoustics L-ISA, d&b audiotechnik Soundscape, and Meyer Sound SpaceMap Go
•Regular training opportunities through d&b and L-Acoustics
Training
•Hands-on philosophy and immersive approach to industry-standard practices and technology for live entertainment
•Holistic program focuses on connecting tools with practical application, leadership, team dynamics, and creative solutions
•Unique approach: no installed sound systems in any of the three performance spaces — every show built from the ground up
Performance & Productions
•Production assignments in musical theatre, drama, opera and dance — may include mix engineer, production sound, wireless crew, sound operator, assistant designer and sound designer
•Opportunities in music composition, audio production for video, audio post-production, and audio drama/podcast design
Notable Alumni
•Alex Brock (MFA ’22) — Assistant Sound Designer on Stereophonic on Broadway
•Recent graduates working at MSG Sphere in Las Vegas, Cirque du Soleil ‘O’, and current national tours
Professional Development
•94% employment or continuing education rate following graduation
Facilities
•First university to offer all three immersive audio platforms: L-Acoustics L-ISA, d&b audiotechnik Soundscape, and Meyer Sound SpaceMap Go
•Regular training opportunities through d&b and L-Acoustics
Updated Apr 29, 5:18 PM
