Also known as: Audio Technology, Sonic Arts, Music Production and Technology
A program that focuses on sound as a form of cultural expression, and its relationship to other disciplines such as computer programming, performance, and video. Includes instruction in acoustics; arranging, composing, and editing music; music theory; musicology; orchestration and scoring; and sound
Graduates can become sound designers for film/games, audio engineers, music producers, or multimedia artists. Opportunities also exist in performance art, broadcast, and educational roles related to sound technology.
Impact of AI on this Study
AI is significantly impacting sound arts through generative music, intelligent audio processing, and advanced sound synthesis tools, offering new creative avenues and efficiencies for artists and producers. Understanding AI's applications becomes crucial for innovation in the field.