Chicago,
IL,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BFA in Sound Design in Chicago United States | DePaul University
DePaul University
|
Chicago United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
46,605
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Theatre School's Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) program in sound design prepares students to excel as sound designers and audio engineers across various sectors of theater and entertainment. The curriculum covers essential skills in sound editing, recording, and music composition using industry-standard equipment and software. Hands-on training includes designing and installing sound systems while working alongside directors, fellow designers, and experienced production teams.
Instruction comes from an acclaimed faculty of professional designers and technical experts, offering both classroom teaching and personalized mentorship during productions. Students showcase their projects annually, receiving structured and informal evaluations from instructors through portfolio reviews and exhibitions.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
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. IELTS - 6.5, TOEFL - 80 on the IBT TOEFL with no subsection lower than 17, PTE Academic - minimum English academic score of 53
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. IELTS - 6.5, TOEFL - 80 on the IBT TOEFL with no subsection lower than 17, PTE Academic - minimum English academic score of 53
Tuition
USD
46,605