Bachelor of Arts in Creative Technologies - Audio and Music Production

Illinois State University - INTO USA

Audio and music are everywhere. From movies and TV shows to video games and podcasts, entertainment requires skilled professionals to bring quality sound to our ears. The audio and music production sequence at Illinois State offers a unique blend of sound, technology, and art. As a student in this sequence, you'll build your skills from the ground up. You'll start with the fundamentals of sound recording and design, audio production, music composition, and theory. From there, you can choose your focus and get experience in an area you're passionate about. We offer courses and provide hands-on experience in a variety of creative and technical fields, including: video, sound, music, gaming, motion graphics, augmented and virtual reality, mobile, web. Audio and music production also introduces you to elements of business entrepreneurship so you'll be ready and confident to enter the field as a trained professional. Wherever your interests lie, audio and music production at Illinois State exposes you to a variety of audio opportunities that cover the entire listening experience. Our program is not only laser-focused on sound, we're dedicated to making sure you have all the skills you need to reach your goals. You'll get lots of hands-on experience creating your own work and learning how to operate the same equipment used by professionals. From professors to students, you'll collaborate and network with people who share your passion throughout your time at Illinois State and beyond.