Sound Arts and Industries

Jonathan Mitchell — BEHIND *THE TRUTH* WITH JONATHAN MITCHELL
Listen as Jonathan talks about the early days of his podcast *The Truth*, the evolution of the show’s production, and the state of audio fiction.

Indigenous tour — THE INDIGENOUS TOUR: UNEARTHING UNTOLD STORIES ABOUT LOCAL TRIBES
Sarah Espinoza ’19 and Jeffrey Gardner ’19 created soundscapes, audio clips, and narration for a virtual reality campus walking tour.

USING SOUND TO BE OF SERVICE
Northwestern Professor Bill Healy brings a unique view to his Documentary Radio class, which goes beyond the technical aspects of sound.

REMIXING THE DISCIPLINESWe put sound at the center of theory, practice, and the arts.APPLY NOW — REMIXING THE DISCIPLINES
We put sound at the center of theory, practice, and the arts.

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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.

News and Events

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