Program Overview
The Sound Design at University of Missouri - Kansas City is a Master programme in Arts & Design, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of arts & design. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Sound Design programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 8,522 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 5,870 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Kansas City, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Sound Design programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Professional Sound Design
- Sound Technology or Theatre History 55
- Dir Grad Studies: Advanced Audio Recording
- Dir Grad Studies: Hard Disk Recording
- Theatre Collaboration
- Professional Sound Design
- Dir Grad Studies: Advanced Audio Recording
- Dir Grad Studies: Hard Disk Recording
- Audio Art I
- Professional Sound Design
- Dir Grad Studies: Advanced Audio Recording
- Elective: History of Design & Technology
- Elective: History, Acoustics, Electronic Music, Directing
- Professional Sound Design
- Dir Grad Studies: Advanced Audio Recording
- Dir Grad Studies: Hard Disk Recording
- Audio Art II
- Research and Performance
- Ind Perf: Virtual Instruments in Sound Design
- Repertory Theatre: Residency
- Ind Perf: Virtual Instruments in Sound Design
- Text Analysis, Theatre Management, Playwriting
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Admission to the UMKC School of Graduate Studies
- Acceptance by the Head of the Master of Fine Arts program
- A Bachelor of Arts degree from a recognized university or college and acceptance by the faculty mentor for the area of admission.\xc2\xa0 A student having a bachelor\xc2\x92s degree in another discipline may be admitted upon the recommendation of the area head.\xc2\xa0 A precondition to admission might be a requirement of completion of undergraduate Theatre courses, as determined by the area head.\xc2\xa0 These courses will not be credited toward the requirements for graduation in the MFA program unless approved in advance by the area head.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 8,522 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 5,870 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 8,522 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 5,870 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Missouri - Kansas City directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Missouri - Kansas City
University of Missouri - Kansas City
Kansas City, United States
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