Sound Arts and Industries

FINDING WAYS TO FORGE A NEW CAREER PATH IN SOUND
The MA in Sound Arts and Industries program is helping Michael Turner ’23 explore new career opportunities in sound beyond bass trombone performance.

BUILDING SKILLS TO PREPARE FOR BIG-TIME SOUND PROJECTS
After becoming too comfortable in his own recording studio, Blake Sokoloff ’23 decided to stretch his skills by earning an MA in Sound Arts and Industries.

WORKING BEHIND THE SCENES TO CREATE INSPIRATION THROUGH SOUND
To become a well-rounded sound professional, Brooke Wyatt ’23 decided to build on her music performance background by earning an MA in Sound Arts and Industries.

SONIC VOYAGES WITH KARA OEHLER
Where would you go to hear a unique sound? Listen as documentary artist and radio producer Kara Oehler revisits some of the sonic destinations featured in the “Sonic Voyages” issue of The New York Times Magazine and offers a glimpse into the special issue’s production.

REMIXING THE DISCIPLINES
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The Place for Sound

The MA in Sound Arts and Industries is a one-year master’s program for media storytellers, artists, designers, theorists and others who place sonic expression at the center of their practice.

Podcast

Screen and Stage

Build skills using contemporary production tools, whether you are a beginner or an expert, using state-of-the art facilities, spaces and equipment.

Facilities

Academy and Industry

Showcase your voice in podcasts, installations, documentaries, sonic essays and film soundtracks. We have dedicated staff to put you in touch with exciting internships in sound industries from radio to TV and film, from theatre to gaming.

Partnerships

Classroom and Archive

The MA in Sound Arts and Industries is a one-year master’s program for media storytellers, artists, designers, theorists and others who place sonic expression at the center of their practice.

Curriculum

Lab and Clinic

Learn from scientists investigating the neurology and biology of hearing. Develop new tools for sound expression, editing and transmission in physical and online spaces.

Faculty

Making Sonic Connections

More than a degree in sound studies or sound design, SAI combines theory with practice and innovation, putting you at the forefront of some of the most exciting areas of communication and media today.

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