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The MA Sound Design for Screen course at Bournemouth University is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge required to excel in the field of sound design for screen. This course covers a wide range of topics, including audio post-production, music composition, sound effects, and surround sound. Students will learn how to work closely with directors, producers, and other members of a film or television production team to create the perfect sonic landscape for their projects. The course also includes practical exercises and projects that allow students to apply their knowledge in real-world scenarios.
Our lecturers are experienced professionals in the field, with a wealth of knowledge and expertise to share. They will provide guidance on how to use industry-standard software and hardware to create high-quality sound designs. Students will also have access to state-of-the-art facilities, including recording studios, mixing suites, and sound design software. In addition, we offer regular workshops and masterclasses from visiting professionals, providing students with valuable insights and networking opportunities.
Bournemouth University is an excellent choice for those looking to study sound design for screen due to its reputation for producing highly skilled professionals in the field. Our graduates have gone on to work on a wide range of productions, from independent films to major Hollywood blockbusters. Additionally, our location in Bournemouth provides easy access to a diverse range of environments and cultures, which can be a valuable resource for sound designers looking to expand their creative horizons.
Work collaboratively on original projects with students from various film and TV disciplines. Build networks and collaborations with animation students from BU’s National Centre for Computer Animation.
Industry-standard facilities and kit including Sound Devices location recorders, AVID S3 & Pro Tools Ultimate stereo mixing suites, Foley / ADR studio, AVID S6 equipped 7.1 dubbing suite, and access to AVID S6 furnished Dolby ATMOS mixing theatre.
As an AVID Learning Partner, the course provides industry relevance and credibility for graduates looking to enter the industry, including gaining the Pro Tools 101 qualification.
Gain industry experience and showreel material by taking advantage of opportunities with RedBalloon, an award-winning professional production unit based in the Faculty of Media and Communication.
The course is one of the few sound design MA programs recognized by BAFTA UK as an elective course for the BAFTA UK Scholarship Programme.
Become part of a long-standing alum network of industry professionals working at every level of the industry since 1998 and learn from staff who are current industry professionals.
A bachelor's Honours degree with 2:2 in any subject or equivalent.
20 hours per week
Sound Design: Theory & Practice: An introduction to specific sound design techniques and thinking. You'll develop a critical understanding of the theoretical aspects of sound/image relationships alongside your production work. In addition, you will gain an understanding of industry-standard technology for sound production and post-production environments for screen-based media.
Storytelling: This unit aims to examine storytelling concepts across audio-visual formats, cultures, and production industries. You'll engage with practice research methodologies to critically engage with a diverse range of narrative forms and approaches.
Sound Design: Format & Genre: Develop your understanding of various screen-based media genres. You'll develop, plan, and executemplex production projects while focusing on the impact of multiple genres and formats in film, TV, and game sound design.
Approaches to Industry: An introduction to critical skills and knowledge you'll need for employment in the media industries. An opportunity to develop your ambitions and strategies for entering the creative industries wherever you choose.
Media Production Masters Project: You'll develop a significant production-based project. The specific nature and duration of this will be decided through a discussion with your appointed tutor. You'll encounter a range of learning and teaching methods, including individual tutorials with an academic tutor to share approaches and project development.
IELTS (Academic) 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in writing, speaking, listening, and reading, or equivalent.
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