Overview

We inspire and motivate students to cultivate their unique voice as artists. Students develop a portfolio that demonstrates a personal style and a high level of technical skills, preparing them for a professional career.

The spirit of imagination, creativity, skill, and intense commitment flourishes. The proof is in the music. This is what great design sounds like.

Facilities & Technology

The School of Music Production and Sound Design for Visual Media at Academy of Art University has a state-of-the-art Virtual Instruments Lab, with professional level equipment and software, including a leading edge computer and audio interface, high end audio monitors, and sample libraries from Vienna Symphonic Library, East-West, and Spectrasonics (Omnisphere).

This lab allows students to use the highest grade professional tools to create orchestral and electronic music scores for films and other visual media.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Music Theory & Basic Notation

Soundtrack Industry Overview

Music Production

History of the Recording Industry

Composition for the Artist

Film Music Appreciation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-24 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-19 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

San Francisco, United States

Disciplines

Music Musicology View 2679 other Bachelors in Music in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Official high school transcripts and diploma.

College transcripts (if applicable) must show the classes/subjects, grades, credits, and number of hours completed for each class.

Pay the Registration Fee.

Pay the $150 Application Fee.

Pay the International Student Services Fee.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

40368 USD / year

≈ 40368 USD / year
Out-of-State

31224 USD / year

≈ 31224 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

31224 USD / year

≈ 31224 USD / year

Additional Details

Undergraduate Tuition (Domestic Students): $1,239/unit – 3 units per class

Undergraduate Tuition (International Students): $1,463/unit – 3 units per class

Living costs

San Francisco

United States

2206 - 4119 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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