Screen Sound
Qualifications
Overview
Sound is a core element for a range of media from film to video games and everything in between. Sound effects, voice, and music all work together to enhance and make your story memorable.
Studying Screen Sound will include hands-on experience with industry standard audio equipment to learn about recording audio, postproduction processes, and techniques for sound mixing.
- Learn the processes behind recording, composing, and editing sound for films, television, and video games.
- Work with the latest industry standard software, studio equipment, and recording hardware.
- Gain practical experience throughout the whole degree working on film sets and video game projects to graduate with your own portfolio of works.
- UC's Digital Screen Campus includes sound recording studios, a theatre capable of recording large ensembles, voice-over and dubbing studios, and more.
Screen Sound major
For the major in the Bachelor of Digital Screen with Honours, complete the following courses:
200-level
- DISC230 Screen Sound Project 1
- DISC231 Sound Capture
- DISC232 Sound Editing
- DISC233 Critical Listening
- MUSA229 Introduction to Game Audio
300-level
- DISC331 Creative Sound Studio
- DISC332 Sound Mixing for Film and Games
At 400-level your compulsory courses in the degree will focus on Screen Sound projects.
Screen Sound minor
For the minor in the Bachelor of Arts, Commerce, Digital Screen, Health Sciences, Science, Social and Environmental Sustainability, Sport Coaching, or Youth and Community Leadership, complete the following courses:
- 75 points of courses chosen from these options
Your studies in sound theory and practice will prepare you for operating in multiple different sound environments and media. You will also be able to keep up with the latest trends in the industry such as 3D recording, editing software, audio hardware, and more.
Some career pathways could include:
- Foley recording
- Production sound mixing
- Digital music creation
- Sound editing.
Find out more about what you can do with a degree from UC.
Contact us
Digital Screen Campus
Email screencampus@canterbury.ac.nz
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